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Turmeric Extract
Product Name: Turmeric Extract
Botanical Source: Curcumin Longa L.
Plant Part Used: Rhizoma, 100% Natural
Appearance: Fine Orange Yellow Powder
Specification: Curcuminoid 5%-95%Turmeric Extract BenefitsGeneral effects:
anti-oxidant effectsanti-inflammatory effectsanti-dyspepsia effectsanti-platelet effectsanti-viral effectsanti-fungal effectsanti-bacterial effects (inhibits Helicobacter Pylori)
Turmeric and Curcumin for Arthritis
Research suggests turmeric and its components can potentially alleviate arthritis inflammation and pain. Most people know turmeric as a powdered spice used to give foods flavor and color-it gives many curries their deep golden color. Derived from a plant in the ginger family, turmeric (Curcuma longa) contains a natural chemical compound called curcumin. Scientists have found curcumin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Studies suggest curcumin may provide relief for some people with osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory arthritic conditions.
Curcumin Supplements
Analysts estimate curcumin accounts for only about 3 to 5% of turmeric. Arthritis pain relief may require ingesting more curcumin than a person eats in a typical diet, so advocates often recommend a dietary supplement.
Curcumin supplements typically contain curcumin (diferuloylmethane) as well as other chemicals naturally found in turmeric, including demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. Scientists believe that each of these compounds, collectively called curcuminoids, has anti-inflammatory effects.
Advocates suggest a daily curcumin supplement of 200 to 1000mg that contains 95% curcuminoids. Pepper, or one of pepper's primary chemical components, piperine, is included in some curcumin supplements. Many experts believe pepper aids the absorption of curcumin.