Re: The Amazing Wonders of Curcumin
i posted this in another thread but meriva is a phytosomal curcumin that increases bioavailability by 30 times
Meriva: Meriva is the brand name for a form of curcumin that is combined with phosphatidylcholine to improve absorption. The reason for doing this is that curcumin is not naturally well absorbed, butphosphatidylcholine passes through cell membranes like a magnet, by attaching the two curcumin gets a free pass into the bloodstream. That is why it has been shown to be ~30x more bioavailable than Curcumin-95% + piperine. Raw absorption is one thing, but the most important feature of Meriva is that it has a better plasma curcuminoid profile that features demethoxycurcumin which is thought to be more potent in suppressing inflammation.
Check out the study here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21413691
One note before moving on- Turmaquik uses Meriva blended with BioPerine (a highly purified piperine) to attack the absorption problem in two ways. We created it this way to give your body its best chance at absorbing all the power from turmeric.
Conclusion: I will cite a study that compares these three main catagories. It shows that Meriva is significantly more bioavailable than BCM-95 or regular curcumin extract. You can check out the study here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24461029.
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The Amazing Wonders of Curcumin
Curcumin, the active component in turmeric root, has been used for centuries in traditional healing. Only recently has research started to understand this nutrient and its amazing health benefits. Some of the most profound research on curcumin is in the areas of inflammation and repair, weight management, cancer treatment, brain and mood support, and immunity.
When supplementing with turmeric or curcumin, quality matters. Superior quality curcumin supplements are standardized for 95% curcuminoids, the biologically active compound, and include black pepper extract, which has been proven to improve GI tract absorption.
As research on curcumin continues, we know the value to health will be further illuminated. Here are some of our favorite articles we have written on curcumin over the past 10 years:
Inflammation and Repair:
Researchers Suggest Curcumin to Treat Tendonitis
How Curcumin & Resveratrol Protect Joints While Helping Your Mood
Weight Management:
Curcumin Now Touted as a Significant Weight Loss & Disease Prevention Nutrient
Curcumin: Linking Leptin, Obesity, Joint Problems, Inflammation
Cancer:
Curcumin Helps Change Gene Function to Combat Cancer
Curcumin in the War on Cancer
Brain and Mood:
The Mood Boosting Benefits of Curcumin
Curcumin for Depression
Curcumin Helps Offset Stress, Boosting Adrenals and Memory
Curcumin Prevents Nerve Decline
Immunity:
Curcumin Boosts Front-Line Immune Response
Curcumin Demonstrates Potent Anti-Flu Properties
Through future research on curcumin, we hope to understand its mechanisms for improving health. There is no need to wait for the future. Curcumin can help you improve your health today.
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