Wouldn’t it be nice to have a spice that acted as a safe multipurpose drug?
Scientific researchers from around the world are studying curcumin (derived from the curry spice turmeric) for its effects in fighting . . . cancer, arthritis, diabetes, cataracts, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cystic fibrosis, and reversing Alzheimer’s disease. Curcumin even shows promise as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis and skin disorders such as psoriasis and wounds, among many other things.
The downside is, however, that despite its benefits, in the past the effectiveness of oral supplementation of curcumin has been limited by poor absorption into the bloodstream through the digestive tract. But according to Life Extension Magazine, scientists have recently discovered an advanced formulation which is more readily absorbed than other curcumin supplement products. The new formulation is called BCM-95® and it is a registered trademark of Dolcas-Biotech, LLC. Compared to standard curcumin supplements, the BCM-95® formulation delivers up to seven times more curcumin to the bloodstream, sooner, and it sticks around nearly twice as long, which should greatly enhance the benefits of curcumin.
Is curcumin safe?
Turmeric has been safely consumed for thousands of years and it can be taken as a simple daily supplement. There have been few reports of mild gastrointestinal distress, which can be minimized by eating food with the supplement. Seems to me like a fair trade-off for the benefits it provides.
6 Comments
Zoila Kanikapila
April 4, 2018 at 03:16I’ve felt a big difference since I’ve used it I had high cholesterol and sugar and knee problems with inflammation after getting a shot of kenelog. But know I feel like a 100% better taking a natural supplement that’s organic powder turmeric
Michael (NW)
April 5, 2018 at 21:47s there something other than black pepper that can be used to help absorb tumeric/curcumin? I’m not supposed to eat black pepper. Not on my good food list. 🙂 Thank you.
Anonymous
April 7, 2018 at 01:23What would be a typical daily amount of curcumin ingested to achieve beneficial, measurable effects on general health? Anyone?
Bella
April 7, 2018 at 03:25Has helped me so much with psorasis. That and a anti-inflammatory diet. Wow! My skin is healing! Try it!
Sandra Benefield
April 8, 2018 at 19:13Been Taking Turmeric now for 2 years and it does seem to help with inflammation soreness in my fingers, I started taking 1000 MG because i heard it was a cancer protecting agent & have been on it since
Jes123
April 9, 2018 at 01:55Any thoughts?