Curcumin C3 Complex
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Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)
family of Zingiberaceae) a Perennial herbal plant
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Introduction Curcumin:
Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) is from the roots of the turmeric plant. Turmeric is an ancient Indian spice and a traditional remedy that has been used as a medicine, condiment and flavoring. As per Indian Ayurvedic text, turmeric can be taken on a daily basis to improve body immunity. It supports health in areas including Alzheimer’s, Arthritis, Cancer, Cholesterol, Weight loss, Diabetes, inflammatory issues and supports a healthy immune system. |  |
| - Curcumin is very useful in joint related concerns |
| - Curcumin helps maintain a normal cholesterol and a healthy heart. |
| - Curcumin is very helpful as a digestive support. |
| - Curcumin is extremely helpful in liver protection. |
| - Curcumin is also used in controling obesity. |
| - Curcumin induces the flow of bile, which breaks down fats. |
| - Curcumin acts as an anti-inflammatory agent that relieves the aches and pains associated with arthritis. |
Curcumin C3 Complex® enjoys a special place among curcumin extracts. The name C3 Complex has reference to its three main chemical compounds – Curcumin, Demethoxycurcumin and Bisdemethoxycurcumin – collectively known as Curcuminoids. Patented for its unique composition ratio is described as a Bioprotectant. Perhaps better understood as a “Super Anti-oxidant”, C3 Complex provides optimal protection and integrity to biological systems.
A. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Of Curcumin Turmeric
Family : Zingiberaceae
Genus : Curcuma
Most common species Curcuma longa
Number of Curcuma Species 70
Part used Rhizome (Root)
Names in Other Languages : Habitat : Southern Asia and Polynesia
| Hindi | : | Haridra |
| Urdu | : | Haldi |
| Telugu | : | Passpu |
| Mandarin | : | Jiang Huang |
| Japanese | : | Kyoo |
| Tahitian | : | Re’a |
| Marquesan | : | Ena |
| : | Samoan, Tongan Ago, Ango | |
| Cook Islands | : | Renga |
Hawaiian ‘Olena (Curcuma domestica)
Literal English Translation
“Yellow Ginger”
Maude Grieve provides the following botanical information:
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Here's yet another thing that curcumin does: it has been proven to increase the solubility of bile, that is, it makes it dissolve more easily. Bile is a fluid produced by the liver that helps you digest fats, but when the liver or gall bladder becomes congested, this fluid can harden, forming gall stones. Taking curcumin daily has been shown to eliminate up to 80% of gall stones in just a few weeks. It will also help prevent them from forming in the first place.
Turmeric-Curcumin is also a COX 2 inhibitor, that is, it inhibits the action of an enzyme called cyclooxygenase-2 which is partly responsible for the pain of arthritis, so it can be used as an effective substitute for arthritis drugs.The active ingredient curcumin which decreases amounts of prostaglandins (involved in the transmission of pain signals) and stimulates the adrenal glands to release natural cortisone, which also reduces inflammation.
In fact, curcumin has proven to be almost as effective as cortisone in the treatment of some kinds of inflammation. In short, it's a safe and effective pain killer so reach for it instead of aspirin or other pain killers (but remember to look for the source of your pain as well).
Take advantage of its pain/inflammation relieving abilities for things like arthritis, bunions, bursitis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome (inflammation of the wrist), gout, headaches of all sorts, geographic tongue (tongue inflammation), etc. It can be taken as a tea, in capsules, as a tincture, or applied directly to the painful area as a poultice or fomentation. Use your imagination. Also take a small amount daily (a teaspoon or so) and get on a good cleansing program to help keep the problem from coming back.
One study in Thailand showed that taking curcumin is good for relieving the pain of ulcers.
Dr. Michael Murray, N.D., co-author of the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, calls curcumin one of nature's most powerful anti-edemic and anti-inflammatory agents. So use it both internally and externally wherever there is abnormal swelling.
Curcumin also thins the blood and helps prevent blood clots. This is very important in preventing such things as strokes, heart attacks, thrombosis (blood clots inside a vein), etc.
Here's yet another thing that curcumin does: it has been proven to increase the solubility of bile, that is, it makes it dissolve more easily. Bile is a fluid produced by the liver that helps you digest fats, but when the liver or gall bladder becomes congested, this fluid can harden, forming gall stones. Taking curcumin daily has been shown to eliminate up to 80% of gall stones in just a few weeks. It will also help prevent them from forming in the first place.
It also contains several compounds that protect the liver from damage.
Curcumin is a rich antioxidant which helps prevent a great many complaints associated with old age like cataracts.
Curcumin helps the body to use insulin more efficiently, making it great to use for both type #1 and type #2 diabetes.
Various studies show that it can help heal wounds (apply as powder or use the tea as a wash) and even help fight Alzheimer's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (taken internally).
And last but not least, curcumin has been shown effective at destroying certain types of cancer cells. The researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center conducted a study which showed that when curcumin was introduced into cell cultures containing multiple myeloma (a type of cancer), it stopped the cancer cells from reproducing and those that were left died. Previous research indicates that it may be effective in fighting other cancers as well. And best of all, it has no known side effects, even in very large amounts.
Anti-Cancer Action
So far, the researchers have found that curcumin has had a positive effect on every tumor market they have tried. By the way, all of these studies involve the use of daily oral curcumin supplements that are readily available today.
Anti-Inflammatory Action
Curcumin‘s potential benefits are so comprehensive and extensive, that we should all be taking it. A recent search of the GreenMedInfo database found hundreds of studies referring to the medical benefits of curcumin. Studies show it inhibits prostaglandin production and stimulates the creation of cortisol which relieves inflammation. Studies concluded that curcuminoids significantly suppress TPA-induced oxidative stress via both interference with infiltration of leukocytes into the inflammatory regions and inhibition of their activation. Studies conducted found that curcuminoid extract inhibits activation of NF-KB suggesting that curcumin shares the same mechanism of action as anti-arthritic pharmaceuticals under development that target NF-KB. It also suggests that turmeric may have a use in other inflammatory disorders, such as asthma, multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease.
In addition to preventing joint inflammation, Dr. Funk's study shows that the curcuminoid extract blocked the pathway that affects bone resorption. Noting that bone loss associated with osteoporosis in women typically begins before the onset of menopause, she has begun work on another NIH-funded study to determine whether turmeric taken as a dietary supplement during perimenopause can prevent bone loss and osteoporosis. Both of the studies are supported by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), both of the NIH. One study found that Curcumin can prevent the progression of degenerative diseases such as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is characterized by oxidative damage which affects lipoproteins, the walls of blood vessels and subcellular membranes. Thus the ethanol water extract of Curcuma longa (containing curcuminoids), is potentially useful in the prevention of atherosclerosis.
Wound Healing
Turmeric has been traditionally used in wound healing. Tissue repair and wound healing are complex processes that involve a series of structural changes in the tissue. These include inflammation, granulation, and remodeling of the tissue. The effect of curcumin on wound healing was studied and found to heal more rapidly as compared to untreated controls. Several areas within the dermis showed extensive development of new blood vessels, and greater collagen deposition in curcumin-treated wounds, especially when used in conjunction with ginger. Cell injury by oxidative stress has been implicated in renal epithelial cell destruction during the progression of kidney diseases.
Immunomudulation
Many of the beneficial actions of natural compounds may be attributed to their immunomodulating effects. The effects of dietary curcumin on three major types of immune function were examined in rats. Cell proliferation was reduced by almost 50% after 24 hrs. A significant study suggested that curcumin may have a potential effect on controlling allergic diseases. These results have relevance in the potential use of curcumin in the management of bronchial asthma.
Curcumin & Alzheimer’s Disease
Curcumin has been studied in several models for Alzheimer’s and found that it not only reduces oxidative damage and inflammation (as expected), but also reduces amyloid accumulation and synaptic marker loss and promotes amyloid phagocytosis and clearance. Curcumin worked to prevent synaptic marker and cognitive deficits caused by amyloid peptide infusion and abeta oligomer toxicity in vitro. Research on curcumin indicates that curcumin stimulates immune cells to clear Alzheimer’s plaque. UCLA/VA Researchers found that curcumin may help the immune system clear the brain of amyloid beta, which form the plaques found in Alzheimer's disease. Studies have further found that the effectiveness of curcumin increases significantly when combined with a Vitamin D supplement.
Conclusion
It's a relief to know that you don't have to rely on pain-reducing drugs that are irritating to the stomach, and may have other side effects. With so many health benefits from curcumin supplements, why don't you give it a try?
