"Curcumin Benefits Women’s Hormonal Health and the Male Prostate*"by Dr. Mercola
"Curcumin Benefits Women’s Hormonal Health and the Male Prostate*"
Plus, it's a powerful antioxidant that may help you maintain
cholesterol levels already in the normal range, minimize oxidative
stress, support brain health, and assist your gall bladder function.*
You probably don’t realize how many common spices found in your kitchen cabinet contain robust nutrients.*
Of course, you naturally use many of these colorful herbs and spices
to add flavor to your food. But many of them go well beyond simply
tantalizing your taste buds.
Some of the spices you use can have powerful health-supporting
properties.* And this is one of the underlying reasons why they’ve been
used for thousands of years in ancient cultures. Modern research is
now taking a closer look at some of these common spices and their
potential to enrich your overall health.
One such spice is turmeric, the colorful “curry spice” often used in
Indian cuisine. It’s even probably in your cabinet. Turmeric contains
curcumin. This is the pigment that gives turmeric its distinctive
yellow-orange brilliance. And curcumin is a polyphenol identified as
turmeric’s primary active compound…
So what are some of the ways you can take advantage of curcumin?
Well, one approach is to use it in your cooking as a pure turmeric or
curry powder (turmeric powder is my preference).
There are some more effective ways I feel you can take advantage of
curcumin benefits. And I’m ready to share with you some of those
strategies coming up. But first, you might be wondering… “Where does
this turmeric spice get its ‘roots’ from?”
Why Some Hail It as ‘The Spice of Life’
A few years ago, I traveled over 15,000 miles to India to learn more
about the herbs and spices that lie at the heart of Ayurveda. Ayurveda
is India’s recognized authoritative source of knowledge and truth in
holistic health promotion.
Of the many herbs and spices I studied, one that particularly caught
my attention was turmeric. Turmeric is a spice that has been often
labeled “The Spice of Life.”*
Even though there may be some debate about the timing of turmeric's
first use as a healthy spice, folklore has spawned many clues on when
and how it was possibly used…
Thousands of years ago, people in India and China used
turmeric in a variety of ways. Some stories suggest traditional use may
date back more than 10,000 years ago in India.
The ancient Polynesians carried turmeric with them on their
incredible voyage across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii. Today, Hawaiians
still use this spice known to them as Olena.
In addition to a number of health-promoting properties, many
ancient cultures used turmeric as a dye and it was even worn as dried
beads to ward off evil spirits.
While in China, Marco Polo in 1280 AD recorded information on turmeric in his diary: "There
is also a vegetable which has all the properties of true saffron, as
well the smell and the color, and yet it is not really saffron."
So, turmeric has been used as a substitute for saffron (an old world
spice) in Europe for over 700 years. And when it comes to curcumin in
turmeric, western scientists first isolated the curcumin molecule in
1815, obtained its crystalline form in 1870, and determined its overall
structure by the early 1900s.
How Curcumin Benefits Your Health in a Variety of Ways*
The potential antioxidant benefits (described above) from curcumin
are actually just the tip of the iceberg. Many studies have shown a
variety of different ways that this spice can support your overall
vitality.* Curcumin…
Can assist gallbladder function*
May help aid in minimizing oxidative stress*
Supports postmenopausal health in women (along with exercise)*
Plus, with this spice capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier,
curcumin’s potential as a neuroprotective nutrient and supporter of
overall brain health should not be overlooked.*
With all these promising benefits, what are some of your best sources of curcumin?
Adding More Than Just Flavor to Your Food
I spoke early on how you could add turmeric powder to your cooking.
Even though there are better ways to reap the benefits of curcumin,
spicing up your food is a great place to start.
My only recommendation is that you use a high-quality turmeric
powder (preferably organic) because it tends to have more curcumin than
standard curry powder. Here are a couple ideas on how to add turmeric powder to “wake-up” a variety of foods:
Shake a few sprinkles of turmeric powder into any curry dish
you’re making to give it more flavor. Turmeric powder is a primary
ingredient in Thai-style yellow curries, Indonesian rendang (a
coconut-infused beef stew), and many northern Indian curries.
Add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to tomato-based sauces to
create more complex flavors. Turmeric’s earthy bitterness creates a
contrast to the sweet tanginess of the tomatoes for a tantalizing
taste.
Turmeric’s earthy taste can enhance soups, stews, and leafy
green sautés. You could even add a pinch to an egg-white omelet to
spice up the flavor.
These are just a few examples of how this extraordinary spice can be
used in your favorite foods. I’m sure there are dozens of more
elaborate recipes on the Internet if you really want to research it.
Unfortunately, as enjoyable as the flavor of turmeric powder is in
your food, there are obstacles when it comes to reaping the potential
health benefits…
How Bioavailability Issues Can Present a Daunting Challenge
Whether added in the food you eat or even in a supplement you might
take, curcumin presents absorption challenges to your body. Here are some of the basic issues with its bioavailability. Curcumin…
Tends to be unstable at intestinal pH levels
Presents a poor pharmacokinetic profile for absorbing it orally
Has a tendency toward rapid elimination from your body
The bottom line with curcumin… it’s simply not easy for your body to
absorb. A great deal of curcumin taken orally simply passes through
your system without being absorbed. And the curcumin that does manage
to get absorbed in your intestine can be quickly metabolized by the
liver.
But not all is lost, because as I mentioned earlier, I have a couple
of strategies for you that can potentially help enhance the
bioavailability of curcumin in your body.
Do-It-Yourself Strategies That May Help
If you’re into DIY (do-it-yourself) approaches, there are a couple of things you can do to improve curcumin’s bioavailability. One approach is to…
Use curcumin powder (preferably organic) to make a microemulsion
Combine a tablespoon of powder with 1-2 egg yolks and add a teaspoon or two of melted coconut oil
Mix together in a high-speed blender to emulsify the powder
Here’s another DIY strategy to consider…
Put one tablespoon of curcumin powder into a quart of boiling water
After boiling for 10 minutes, you will have created a 12% solution
Once cooled, you should drink the solution as soon as possible
because over time the curcumin will gradually fall out of the solution
One note of caution when using curcumin powder is
that it is a very potent yellow pigment. There are obvious reasons why
many ancient cultures used it as a dye… it can permanently discolor
surfaces if you’re not extra careful.
These are a couple DIY strategies you can use to potentially improve
the bioavailability of curcumin. However, you simply may not be into
doing something like this yourself, or may not even want to spend the
necessary time. Well, there is another strategy for you to consider…
Could Curcumin Supplementation Be a Good Alternative?
Just like curcumin’s bioavailability is challenging when consuming
it in foods you eat, such is the case with supplementation as well. In a quality test conducted a few years ago, an independent
lab evaluated some turmeric/curcumin supplements and reported that…
20% of turmeric supplements delivered less than 15% of promised curcuminoid compounds
Consumers need to carefully scrutinize turmeric or
curcumin supplements to make sure they’re getting a quality
product
Because curcumin presents absorption challenges, certain
specially formulated products may offer greater bioavailability
So the quality of curcumin supplements is a very serious issue if
you are considering using curcumin. You simply must be well-informed
when choosing a supplement.
I can tell you that I’ve spent about five years researching this
phenomenal spice. And I truly believe that with all the astounding
advances in supplementation technology being made today, that the
high-quality bioavailability issue can be addressed.
Your Selection Checklist for a High-Quality Curcumin Supplement
Here’s a comprehensive checklist with what I believe contains the
most important criteria for selecting a high-quality curcumin
supplement. Make sure the curcumin formula…
Utilizes advanced technology to enhance bioavailability
– As I emphasized above, absorption is a considerable obstacle that
needs to be addressed by innovative technology. This is probably the
most important item to check for.
Delivers three curcuminoids found in turmeric –
Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid (active ingredient) in turmeric.
But there are also two more, demethylated curcuminoids
(demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin).
Avoids unnecessary fillers, additives, and risky excipients – It makes little sense to have questionable, unnecessary ingredients in the formula.
Is sourced from raw turmeric material containing at least 95% curcuminoids.
Minimizes serving size/frequency – This is
often linked in with the implemented advanced technology. Everyone
wants to take the fewest number of capsules necessary.
Comes from a reputable manufacturer experienced
in high-quality manufacturing and delivery of supplements – It does
very little good if excellent ingredients and enhanced bioavailability
techniques are utilized without giving high-quality practices top
priority.
Yields a final product at a reasonable price –
The use of innovative technology is important in improving
bioavailability but this can’t lead to a supplement price that’s off
the chart.
I strongly feel that if you carefully read the supplement label, and
highly scrutinize the ingredients and the manufacturer’s quality
practices, you can find a high-quality curcumin supplement with
enhanced bioavailability.
However, I realize that’s not such an easy task and you may not have
the time to devote to really search for a good formula. To that end,
my research team helped save you valuable time and found a fantastic
curcumin formula I believe exceeds all of the stringent selection
criteria.
I’m ready to share with you the phenomenal supplement I discovered
and the technology behind it. On the way to doing that, I think it’s
essential to better understand what’s behind some of the key selection
criteria…
Why I Recommend You Avoid Excipients Like These
Another important selection criterion for a curcumin supplement is
to minimize the use of excipients or fillers within the formula. An
excipient is a substance added to a supplement as a processing or
stability agent. As some of these agents may cause ill-health effects, I
recommend avoiding them. Here are a few examples of what to watch out for and if they are in your supplement it might be best to avoid…
Magnesium stearate – Made from stearic acid, this “flow agent” can inhibit absorption of nutrients in your digestive tract.
Polysorbate 80 – Also known as Tween 80™, this additive can trigger allergic reactions.
Isopropyl myristate – This excipient could trigger side effects in people already facing certain health challenges.
Dibasic calcium phosphate (DCP) – This common turmeric additive may inhibit absorption of essential minerals within your system.
There are other risky additives you may come across as well. The
bottom line is this... you don't need these ingredients in your
turmeric supplement. I feel they simply are unnecessary.
This is a great example of how carefully reading the supplement
label will pay off. Generally, manufacturers are required to declare
any processing agents they add or use in making the formula. If you
notice any of the agents identified above on a curcumin supplement
label, I recommend dropping it like a hot potato.
How ‘Sustained Release’ Shows Great Promise
Aside from absorbing the curcumin, like many nutrients, it has a
relatively short half-life which means, in order to receive the maximum
benefit you would have to consume it every four to six hours.
Fortunately, there is a “sustained release” version of the product
that can eliminate the major hassle factor of having to take this
supplement so frequently. Sustained release…
Provides controlled release of nutrients over time
Aids in enhancing bioavailability of nutrients
Offers a convenient reduction in intake frequency
Helps reduce potential adverse reactions
Tends to promote better compliance in regular use (in combination with reduction in intake frequency)
And with the curcumin supplement I’m ready to introduce you to, Curcumin Advanced, the sustained release technology helps to separately release micro-particles of curcumin in your digestive tract.*
Here’s more on how the innovative technology behind Curcumin Advanced delivers what I consider to be the best of the best curcumin supplements available…
How ‘Micro-Particle’ Technology Increases Bioavailability*
The sustained release high-bioavailability enabling technology employed in the Curcumin Advanced formula is only part of the story.
Here’s a quick breakdown how an incredible technology, called “MicroActive®,” helps with bioavailability…
Creates a self-emulsifying system forming micro-particles of curcumin, making it water-soluble and highly bioavailable*
Helps enhance protection of the active nutrients for transport to the absorption site*
Provides time-release functionality to aid in nutrient delivery
effectiveness and lowers intake requirements for both regular and
maintenance applications*
Reduces bioavailable variation to help enhance total efficacy potential*
Delivers detectable amounts of additional curcuminoids,
bisdemethoxycurcumin and demethoxycurcumin, with reduced intake
requirements. This is critical as new research shows that
bisdemethoxycurcumin is only activated when the levels of the other two
curcuminoids (demethoxycurcumin and curcumin) are high.
The MicroActive® formula helps reduce the variation between
individuals. Some people are good absorbers, but others, because of high
levels of adipose tissue or medical conditions, are normally poor
absorbers. The MicroActive® helps increase absorption where absorption
is low. The end result is that I believe this innovative technology
helps make Curcumin Advanced the best curcumin supplement I’ve seen to date.
Exclusive Curcumin Formula – Only One Place You Can Get It!
Curcumin Advanced is not only formulated by a high-quality
producer of supplements, but it’s also a unique formula only available
here at Mercola.com. In other words, the only place today
you’ll be able to find this formula is on my site… it’s an exclusive
formulation only available here.
You simply will not be able to find this phenomenally high-quality
curcumin supplement anywhere else, in any health food store, or online.
You Be the Judge
To help you judge for yourself, below is a quick summary of the selection criteria we used when developing Curcumin Advanced...
Checklist requirement
Curcumin Advanced?
Delivers three curcuminoids found in turmeric
Yes – This
formula provides not only curcumin as the main active curcuminoid,
but both beneficial demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin as
well.
Avoids unnecessary fillers, additives, and excipients?
Yes – Fillers and excipients such as magnesium stearate and Polysorbate 80 are not used.
Is sourced from raw turmeric material at least 95% curcuminoids?
Yes – The producer of this exclusive formula utilizes 95% curcuminoids from the turmeric raw material.
Utilizes advanced technology to enhance bioavailability?
Yes
– From its innovative sustained release and unique MicroActive
technologies, bioavailability potential has been boosted to another
level.
Minimizes serving size/frequency?
Yes – With this formula, a single capsule is the recommended serving size once a day.
Comes from a reputable manufacturer?
Yes
– And not only does this producer have a commitment to high quality
and technology, they demonstrated their innovative capabilities by
implementing my team’s input on the final formulation. Not many
supplement producers deliver this type of flexibility and are willing to
formulate an exclusive product.
Yields a final product at a reasonable price?
Yes – At $29.97 for a 30-day supply, I feel this is a very reasonable price to pay for such a unique and exclusive formula.
You have many available options when searching for a
turmeric/curcumin supplement. Don’t make the mistake many could be
making by just selecting the cheapest formula without scrutinizing
what’s in it (and what’s not).
And keep in mind the absorption challenges facing curcumin.
At only $29.97 for a 30-day supply, it’s a relative bargain for all you get. Order Curcumin Advanced today to start taking advantage of everything that this extraordinary spice has to offer.*
Label Snapshot for Curcumin Advanced 30 Caps
Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 30
Amt. Per Serving
% Daily Value
MicroActive® Curcumin^ (root)
500 mg
*
*Daily Value not established. OTHER INGREDIENTS: Capsule (Hydroxypropyl
Methylcellulose), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyglycerol Oleate,
Silicon Dioxide, Metolose, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Sodium Alginate. SUGGESTED USE: Adults, as a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule per day with food and water. View Complete Product Label
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