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What is Curcumin?
Curcumin is derived from the turmeric plant. Tumeric is commonly grown in Asian countries like India, Indonesia and Singapore. It belongs to the ginger family and its botanical name is Curcuma longa.
It has a tough brown skin and bright orange flesh. It can be made into a powdered form of spice.
This is commonly used in curries and can also be used therapeutically. It possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Health Benefits of Curcumin
Anti-Cancer Benefits
Laboratory studies have shown that curcumin has anticancer capabilities through its anti-inflammatory properties. It is able to effectively differentiate between cancer cells and normal cells, thereby activating cancer cell death.
It has been shown to have desirable effects in colon cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer, prostate cancer and skin cancer cells.
An American study has shown that a combination of curcumin and chemotherapy in the treatment of colon cancer killed more cancer cells than just chemotherapy alone.
It has also helped to stop the advancement of breast cancer cells. New studies have shown promise that curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties that help to block the Human Papiloma virus (HPV) that is associated with cervical cancer. With hope, cervical cancer can be prevented and treated.
However, curcumin has poor solubility and absorption from the gut. Absorption is aided by piperine the active ingredient in black paper. This helps to enhance the action of curcumin.
Piperine: Active ingredient Black Pepper enhances the action of curcumin.
NatureNip Tumeric Tonic has been carefully and naturally mixed using both curcumin and piperine together, to bring you the best benefits of curcumin.
A clinical trial using various doses of curcumin up to 3.6gms per day was used in colorectal cancer patients who had no adverse effects.
Studies have shown that a combination of treatment with curcumin and resveratrol has shown promise in the treatment of colon cancer and liver cancer.
This combination of curcumin and resveratrol has also been shown to aid in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Pain Alleviation in Joint Disease
Curcumin has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties that inhibit destructive free radicals that damage body cells. These free radicals cause joint inflammation and pain.
Curcumin aids in Pain Alleviation for Joint Diseases and Osteoarthritis
For those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, they experience some relief of joint pains when turmeric is consumed regularly.
Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is often associated with inflammation of the brain causing impairment of cognitive function.
The anti-inflammatory property in curcumin helps to remove accumulated plaque buildup in the brain, thus improving oxygen flow. This may help in the prevention and even the reversal of early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Weight Management
Curcumin causes the increase in the production of bile which helps in the breakdown of dietary fat. This helps the attainment of ideal body weight.
Prevention of Liver Damage
A study has shown that curcumin is able to inhibit a protein that causes liver damage and is able to detoxify the liver. This also helps in fat burning.
Aids Wound Healing
Curcumin possesses natural antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help wound healing.
Contraindications
Curcumin may inhibit coagulation. Avoid taking it if you are on anti-coagulants. It is also not advisable to take it if you are pregnant or lactating.
Turmeric & You?
Tumeric is not just a spice used in Asian cuisine, it also possesses great health benefits. It is not a cure for cancer but it has a role in the multi-step treatment of cancer.
Would you like to include curcumin in your supplement regiment? If you do, then please consider our carefully prepared piperine containing NatureNip Tumeric Tonic for better absorption. Check out what NatureNip’s Turmeric Tonic has to offer.
If you are also considering supplementing with Resveratrol and/or Lycopene, then you may also consider our stringently prepared NatureNip Grape Elixir and/or NatureNip Tomato Essence. If you have sleep trouble, you can consider our all natural NatureNip Lullaby.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Please note: NatureNip does not consider any of the above compounds to be a cure for cancer. This article is based on published research and expert opinions in the public domain. Please check with your doctor if in doubt or if you are currently on treatment or pregnant or lactating. Cancer prevention is still the ultimate goal.
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