- Curcumin Turmeric root provides a wealth of phytonutrients – plant-derived chemicals that function as the plant’s defense system
- We can benefit from these defenses by adding these plants to our Nutrition Plan or our supplement regime
- A subset of these phytonutrients founds in turmeric are called curcuminoids, and these are the most active and studied constituents of the root
- They include curcumin, the primary constituent and the one responsible for its vibrant yellow colour
- There are also volatile oils, sugars, proteins, and resins found within the root
- All these parts and pieces work in synergy and make turmeric a star in the medicinal plant realm
- Curcumin has shown to be very effective as a means of reducing inflammation in the body
- Inflammation is often characterized by heat, redness, swelling of tissues and significant pain
- It’s the body’s way of starting the clean-up and healing process when damage is occurring within
- It’s part of our immune response to damaged cells, irritants and pathogens
- Without inflammation, infections and wounds would never heal
- The leading causes of inflammation in modern times are excess stress, poor Nutrition Plan and lifestyle choices and other environmental factors
- Inflammation plays a key role in most chronic illnesses
- Arthritis, asthma, allergies, ulcers, edema, inflammatory bowel conditions, auto-immune diseases and any state that ends with -itis all involve inflammation
- With exercise, from the weekend warrior to the Premium athlete, inflammation can be a regular occurence
- Curcumin has gained the reputation of being an effective solution for all your anti-inflammatory needs – from exercise-related acute to disease-state chronic inflammation
- Anti-inflammatory Helps relieve joint pain Relieves stomach complaints such as nausea, cramping and flatulence High antioxidant content for good health and to combat free radical damage
