Curcumin & Turmeric How It Works References
- Turmeric and Joint health:Cell protection-helps to protect joints/helps to maintain joint flexibility /contributes to joint health.
- Zeng, L. et al.(2021) The efficacy and safety of Curcuma longa extract and curcumin supplements on osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Biosci Rep;41 (6):BSR20210817. The efficacy and safety of Curcuma longa extract and curcumin supplements on osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC (nih.gov)
- Curcumin helps to control inflammatory responses within the body.
- Uddin SJ. et al. (2021). Curcumin and its Multi-target Function Against Pain and Inflammation: An Update of Pre-clinical Data. Curr Drug Targets;22(6):656-671. Curcumin and its Multi-target Function Against Pain and Inflammation: An Update of Pre-clinical Data - PubMed (nih.gov)
- Mao Q.-Q. et al. (2019). Bioactive Compounds and Bioactivities of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) Foods;8:185. Bioactive Compounds and Bioactivities of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) - PMC (nih.gov)
- Ginger root helps relieve the pains and aches associated with arthritis and associated conditions; May help alleviate and soothe pain associated with mobility issues.
- Ballester P. et al. (2022). Effect of Ginger on Inflammatory Diseases. Molecules;27(21):7223. Effect of Ginger on Inflammatory Diseases - PMC (nih.gov)
- Sharma S. et al. (2023). Revisiting the therapeutic potential of gingerols against different pharmacological activities. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol;396(4):633-647. Revisiting the therapeutic potential of gingerols against different pharmacological activities - PubMed (nih.gov)
- Ginger root helps maintain immunity. Has significant antioxidant properties
- Curcumin root helps to maintain the efficacy of the immune system. Has significant antioxidant properties.
- Black pepper has significant antioxidant properties. Helps to maintain the integrity of the body by its antimicrobial and ani-parasitic effects and support for the immune system.
- Deng T. et al. (2024) Immunomodulatory effects of curcumin on macrophage polarisation in rheumatoid arthritis. Front Pharmacol;15:1369337. Immunomodulatory effects of curcumin on macrophage polarisation in rheumatoid arthritis - PubMed (nih.gov)
- Ginger root and Curcumin root have significant antioxidant properties.
- Askari, G. et al (2020) The effects of ginger supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Journal of Herbal Medicine; 22: 100364. The effects of ginger supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials - ScienceDirect
- Ashmita, G. et al. (2022)Effectiveness of Zingiber Officinale(ginger) compared with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and complementary therapy in primary dysmenorrhoea: A systematic review, Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health; 18:101152. Effectiveness of Zingiber Officinale(ginger) compared with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and complementary therapy in primary dysmenorrhoea: A systematic review - ScienceDirect
- Kongsui R, Jittiwat J. (2024) In vivo protective effects of 6‑gingerol in cerebral ischemia involve preservation of antioxidant defences and activation of anti‑apoptotic pathways. Biomed Rep;20(6):85. In vivo protective effects of 6‑gingerol in cerebral ischemia involve preservation of antioxidant defences and activation of anti‑apoptotic pathways - PubMed (nih.gov)
- Mohammad YA (2016) Gingerol and its role in chronic diseases. Adv Exp Med & Bio 929:177–207. 10.1007/978-3-319-41342-6_8. Gingerol and Its Role in Chronic Diseases - PubMed (nih.gov)
- Ajayi BO, Adedara IA, Farombi EO.(2018) Protective mechanisms of 6-gingerol in dextran sulphate sodium-induced chronic ulcerative colitis in mice. Hum Exp Toxicol;37(10):1054-1068. Protective mechanisms of 6-gingerol in dextran sulphate sodium-induced chronic ulcerative colitis in mice - PubMed (nih.gov)
- Curcumin root helps to keep the skin healthy and helps maintain the health of the liver.
- Curcumin helps to maintain the health of the liver and contributes to support digestion.
- Vaugh, A. Branum, A. and Sivamani, R. (2016) Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence.Phytotherapy Res ;30 (8): 1243-64. Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence - PubMed (nih.gov)
- Heidari, H. et al. (2023) Curcumin-piperine co-supplementation and human health: A comprehensive review of pre-clinical and clinical studies. Phytotherapy research;37 (4): pg1462-1487. Phytotherapy Research | Medicinal Chemistry Journal | Wiley Online Library
- Shoba, G. et al. (1998). Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. Planta Med;64 (4) :353-6. Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers - PubMed (nih.gov)
- Suresh, D and Srinivasan, K. (2010)Tissue distribution & elimination of capsaicin, piperine & curcumin following oral intake in rats. Indian J Med Res.;131:682-91. Tissue distribution & elimination of capsaicin, piperine & curcumin following oral intake in rats - PubMed (nih.gov)
