Post by Admin/ Traveler on Oct 30, 2018 16:58:43 GMT
So, most of you already know, I love my turmeric!! LOL! But, here are a few of the reasons why:
Turmeric and Curcumin: The New Herbal Superstars
"Turmeric and its most active compound, curcumin, are flying high; in 2013 they became the best-selling herbal supplements in natural and health food stores, according to a new report by the American Botanical Council. Although American consumers are just getting fired up about turmeric, this herb has been used for 4,000 years as a treatment for a variety of conditions, and as a staple in Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Turmeric has also been popular among researchers, who have devoted thousands of studies to investigating it over the last two decades. The scientific findings are impressive, and show that turmeric is extremely safe and has a wide range of therapeutic uses, including:
Reducing inflammation
Acting as a strong antioxidant and protecting against free radical damage
Protecting the liver from toxins
Alleviating depression
Turmeric is sold as a whole root, or as an extract concentrated (standardized) to contain curcumin. There are some concerns, however, that the curcumin in turmeric extract is not well absorbed. Several brands have addressed this issue by combining the curcumin with black pepper, phospholipids, bromelain, or some other delivery method. Dosage is also important; the science suggests taking 250 - 500 mg, three times per day, of turmeric extract standardized to 90 - 95% curcumin.
Source: American Botanical Council"
I use more than the 'suggested' dosage, because I have more than one issue it helps with, and lower doses do not provide the benefits I'm looking for. Turmeric at higher doses WILL thin the blood, so we do need to be very careful in using it.
Turmeric and Curcumin: The New Herbal Superstars
"Turmeric and its most active compound, curcumin, are flying high; in 2013 they became the best-selling herbal supplements in natural and health food stores, according to a new report by the American Botanical Council. Although American consumers are just getting fired up about turmeric, this herb has been used for 4,000 years as a treatment for a variety of conditions, and as a staple in Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Turmeric has also been popular among researchers, who have devoted thousands of studies to investigating it over the last two decades. The scientific findings are impressive, and show that turmeric is extremely safe and has a wide range of therapeutic uses, including:
Reducing inflammation
Acting as a strong antioxidant and protecting against free radical damage
Protecting the liver from toxins
Alleviating depression
Turmeric is sold as a whole root, or as an extract concentrated (standardized) to contain curcumin. There are some concerns, however, that the curcumin in turmeric extract is not well absorbed. Several brands have addressed this issue by combining the curcumin with black pepper, phospholipids, bromelain, or some other delivery method. Dosage is also important; the science suggests taking 250 - 500 mg, three times per day, of turmeric extract standardized to 90 - 95% curcumin.
Source: American Botanical Council"
I use more than the 'suggested' dosage, because I have more than one issue it helps with, and lower doses do not provide the benefits I'm looking for. Turmeric at higher doses WILL thin the blood, so we do need to be very careful in using it.