Have you noticed lattes, ice cream and smoothies with a yellowy, nut colored hue? That’s likely due to the addition of the omnipresent botanical Turmeric-one of the fastest-growing dietary supplements. In 2018 products racked up an estimated $328 millionin sales in the United States, a more than sevenfold increase from a decade earlier, according to a report from Nutrition Business Journal. “Turmeric is auspicious and one of the most important herbs,” said Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, a board member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association.
Apply turmeric to wounds, and it’s believed to fight infection. Mix it with milk, and the mind calms. Tint the entrance of new homes with a paste to welcome prosperity.
The remarkable clinical benefits of Turmeric include: increases arterial flexibility (for hypertension), increases HDL, reduces Alpha TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor), increases BDNF(Brain-derived neurotrophic factor), reduces insulin resistance, reduces CRP (C Reactive Protein Blood marker that measures inflammation- with 4 grams daily), Chronic Skin Disorders, lowers triglycerides (with 1 gram daily), decreases serum Lipoprotein (Ginkgo also helps), increases microcirculation, protects kidneys and reduces visceral body fat in Type 2 Diabetes, helps with pain management due to being a powerful anti-inflammatory, GI Reflux (2 grams daily), and relieves symptoms of Rhinitis.
What to choose?
I think we can all agree that Turmeric, in any form is good for you but has very poor bioavailability. Black pepper and liposomal versions have had their limitations including the inability to deal with neurological inflammation and only being slightly more bioavailable. Much more critical is this- Black Pepper enhanced curcumin suppresses Cytochrome P450 Enzymes in the liver. If someone is on drugs and you’re giving them a significant dose or piperine, you’re uplifting their drug levels as well! This results in an herb/drug interaction that you’ll want to avoid. (minute 32 of below webinar)
I defer to the expert Kerry Bone in “Quenching the Internal Fires”
MediHerb’s Fenugreek infusion of the full spectrum of multiple Curcuminoids (minute 16 of the above webinar) is the first of its kind. Fenugreek is mucoadhesive- and by attaching to the lining of small intestines- it protects the curcumin from being down, then allows Curcumin to pass through villi, and then directly into the bloodstream. Being a free form of the entire Curcuminoid profile, it also has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and work its magic, not only on the brain but on neurological inflammation.
Studies have shown that this combination increases curcumin bioavailability in humans significantly, by approximately 40-fold. No wonder it’s our national best-selling product, which is now available in two sizes! 60 tablets and now the 180 tablet size.
If you want to try a very powerful Turmeric paste put in coconut/almond milk, recipe, here’s Dawna:
If you have any questions or need further information about Turmeric Forte or its benefits, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Dawna or myself. We’re here to help!
