The Healing Powers of Curcumin
By: Aoife Mac Fitness
Tags: Health Foods, Fitness Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Fitness

Do you suffer from tendonitis or joint pain? Have you tried painkillers and other forms of treatment with no luck?

READ ON!

I’ve been mentioning this ingredient to so many clients, friends and family.

For something that has such natural healing powers and is accessible, it amazes me that nearly nobody has heard of it!

It was recommended to me by a top Physiotherapist in Sydney as I had a high hamstring tendinopathy/ tendonitis.

Curcumin is an inflammation blocker. Research has shown that it is as effective as some anti-inflammatory drugs without the major side effects. That’s a huge deal because inflammation plays a role in most major diseases. Not only that, it plays a big part in recovering from injuries, especially tendonitis and joint inflammation. Other conditions that benefit from curcumin supplementation include IBS, Kidney issues, arthritis, heartburn and colitis.

If that wasn’t enough, Turmeric, Curcumin and Ginger are antibacterial and antioxidant. There are numerous health benefits associated with the ginger family.

Cancer Research UK promotes Turmeric as a supplementary cancer treatment, to be used in conjunction with modern medicine as an additional weapon against the disease. There is some evidence that curcumin can kill cancer cells in certain cancers. However, more research is needed. The fact that there is positive research already highlights once again the many benefits to be found in nature.

What is curcumin?

Curcumin is a bright yellow compound that is the main constituent of turmeric powder.

It is important to note that Turmeric and Curcumin are not one and the same. Curcumin is actually the root of turmeric and is the active ingredient in healing our body. T

As a part of ayurvedic medicine, the ancient Indian system of healing, use of the turmeric plant goes as far back as 2500 B.C.

Research.

Many studies have researched the potential healing powers of curcumin in a range of diseases including cancer, alzheimers, heart-related diseases along with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and chronic tendinitis.

How do I get the most out of Curcumin?

First of all- supplementation is much more highly potent than the turmeric used in cooking.

The spice has about 3% curcumin. Turmeric extract has 95% curcumin. Adding turmeric to your food provides some benefits, but not as much as a supplement.

Studies suggest 500–2,000 mg of turmeric per day has potential benefits.

Make sure if you take the supplement form, it is high in Tumeric Extract and Curcumin. Also, it is really important that the supplement includes black pepper, known as bioperine. Your body is 2000% more likely to absorb the curcumin with bioperine.

For joint/ tendon pain, it takes 2 weeks to build up enough curcumin in your body to create anti-inflammatory effects. You should continue the supplementation when you reach that desired level.

My favourite supplements for tumeric/curcumin include-

Bioglan Active Curcumin Tablets from Holland and Barrett. https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/bioglan-active-curcumin-high-strength-turmeric-30-tablets-60017817?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=PCM_BCURCUMIN&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkIGKBhCxARIsAINMioKO8_TNjDKAAzpxNQbaKS6uQV_Tzcw1fYDMXtI6dtjm_yz_aoGt-zoaArZdEALw_wcB

Natnoot Tumeric Root Juice Shots

https://www.natnoot.ie/shop/turmeric-root-juice-shots

Check with your Doctor or Pharmacist before beginning any supplementation process.

References:

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sponsor-story/terry-naturally/2019/05/01/ways-turmeric-and-curcumin-differ-might-surprise-you/3541923002/

https://nwapain.com/does-taking-turmeric-for-inflammation-really-work/

https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/article/the-health-benefits-of-turmeric

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/turmeric

https://www.activebeat.com/diet-nutrition/12-incredible-health-benefits-of-ginger/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google_search_network&utm_campaign=AB_GGL_English_ROW_DSKT&utm_content=g_c_543826126691&utm_term=ginger%20health%20benefits&placement=kwd-305175918&utm_acid=5108336178&utm_caid=14504471213&utm_agid=126224640865&utm_os=&utm_pagetype=var-multi&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkIGKBhCxARIsAINMioJsOrEXln6ljpY-9POZJVQ2WPuYN40_15w7ol8wr2M56k-AQ-8NHaoaAsOGEALw_wcB

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/home-remedies/ayurveda-remedies-ginger-versus-turmeric/articleshow/21931904.cms