Description:
· Turmeric Concentrate
· Antioxidant Protection
· Dietary Supplement
Curcumin 95 is a concentrate of 95% curcuminoids, which are powerful antioxidants found in the spice turmeric root. Specifically, curcumin and its derivatives protect DNA against oxidative damage induced by reactive oxygen species.
Suggested Use:
Take 1 capsule per day with food or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.
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Supplement Facts:
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Serving Size: 1 Capsule
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Servings Per Container: 120
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Amount Per Capsule
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% DV
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Turmeric concentrate (Curcuma longa) (95% total curcuminoids) (rhizome)
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500 mg
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* Daily Value not established.
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Other Ingredients:
Cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and silicon dioxide. Capsule consists of gelatin.
No wheat, no gluten, no soybeans, no dairy, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no peanuts/tree nuts.
Warnings:
Note: If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, lactating, trying to conceive, under the age of 18, or taking medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Q.What are the uses of turmeric?
A.Turmeric is widely used in cooking and gives Indian curry its flavor and yellow color. It is also used in mustard and to color butter and cheese. Turmeric has been used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, to treat digestive and liver problems, skin diseases, and wounds. Turmeric is a common food flavoring and coloring in Asian cooking. Animal and laboratory studies have found that curcumin, an antioxidant that is an active ingredient in turmeric, Turmeric supplements come from the plant's rhizomes, which feature rough, brown skin and a dark orange flesh. Known for its fragrant aroma and slightly bitter taste, turmeric is a common culinary spice in Indian cuisine. Turmeric also comes in liquid extract, capsule and powder forms. The traditional Oriental medicine systems have long used turmeric powder to treat a variety of medical conditions. The roots, or rhizomes and bulbs, are used in medicine and food. They are generally boiled and then dried, turning into the familiar yellow powder. Curcumin, the active ingredient, has antioxidant properties. Other substances in this herb have antioxidant properties as well.
Q.What are the medicinal benefits of turmeric?
A.Indigestion or Dyspepsia
Curcumin stimulates the gallbladder to produce bile, which some people think may help improve digestion.
Ulcerative colitis
Turmeric may help people with ulcerative colitis stay in remission. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the digestive tract where symptoms tend to come and go.
Osteoarthritis
Because of its ability to reduce inflammation, researchers have wondered if turmeric may help relieve osteoarthritis pain. One study found that people using an Ayurvedic formula of herbs and minerals with turmeric, winter cherry (Withinia somnifera), boswellia (Boswellia serrata), and zinc had less pain and disability.
Heart Disease
Turmeric may help prevent atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque that can block arteries and lead to heart attack or stroke. An extract of turmeric lowered cholesterol levels and kept LDL "bad" cholesterol from building up in blood vessels. Because it stops platelets from clumping together, turmeric may also prevent blood clots from building up along the walls of arteries.
Cancer
There has been a great deal of research on turmeric's anti-cancer properties Evidence from test tube and animal studies suggests that curcumin may help prevent or treat several types of cancers, including prostate, breast, skin, and colon cancer. Its preventive effects may be because it is a strong antioxidant, protecting cells from damage. Don’t use alternative therapies alone to treat cancer. If you choose to use complementary therapies along with your cancer treatment, make sure you tell all your doctors.
Uveitis
A preliminary study suggests curcumin may help treat uveitis, an inflammation of the eye’s iris. Curcumin was effective as corticosteroids.
Q.How does it work?
A.The chemicals in turmeric might decrease swelling (inflammation).
Q.What are the side effects of turmeric?
A.Turmeric is safe when used appropriately by adults.Turmeric usually does not cause significant side effects but some people can experience stomach upset, nausea, dizziness, or diarrhea.Avoid taking excessively large doses of turmeric.
Q.Is turmeric safe for pregnant or nursing women?
A.Taking turmeric by mouth in medicinal amounts is LIKELY UNSAFE in pregnancy. It might promote a menstrual period or stimulate the uterus, putting the pregnancy at risk. Don’t take turmeric if you are pregnant.There isn’t enough information to rate the safety of turmeric during breast-feeding. It’s best not to use it.
Q.Is turmeric have any interaction with the medication?
A.Medications that slow blood clotting such as Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs interact with turmeric.
Q.Is turmeric have any interation with the herbs and supplements?
A.Turmeric might slow blood clotting. Taking turmeric along with herbs that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding. These herbs include angelica, clove, danshen, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, Panax ginseng, red clover, willow.
Q.What are the doses of turmeric?
A.By mouth:
For upset stomach (dyspepsia): 500 mg of turmeric four times daily.
For osteoarthritis: 500 mg twice daily of a specific turmeric extract
For rheumatoid arthritis (RA): 500mg twice daily of a specific formulation of the turmeric