CATEGORIES

Featured Videos

Why Does Bioavailability Matter?

Curcumin is a yellow colored substance primarily extracted from turmeric to produce supplements which are highly potent when compared to turmeric alone. Curcumin has been very well-acknowledged for its anti-inflammatory properties as well as its use in chronic diseases such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

However, it has quite poor absorption when taken alone. In this article we will discuss curcumin’s potential benefits and how its bioavailability can be enhanced using combination ingredients such as BioPerine, AstraGin, and Omega 369.

How Bioperine, Astragin & Omega Oil Enhance Curcumin Bioavailability:

These three ingredients when combined together along with curcumin, will result in the curcumin being significantly absorbed and bioavailable, dramatically increasing its efficacy and potential health benefits.

          BioPerine:

It is an extract obtained from black pepper, and it has extensively been used to enhance curcumin’s bioavailability for many years now. According to the research, it has been proven that bioperine enhances curcumin’s bioavailability by increasing its absoption through intestinal lining. This is done by stimulating transporter amino acids which are present along the intestine. [1]

          Astragin:

Astragin is a natural plant extract and Omega is a fish oil extract. They both have been used to enhance curcumin’s absoption through the gut. Astragin up-regulates mRNA and certain amino acids which are involved in up-taking curcumin extract.

          Omega 3-6-9:

Fatty acids aid in curcumin’s absorption during the digestion process. Curcumin gets absorbed efficiently in the presence of Omega oil because of its fat soluble properties.

5 Potential Health Benefits of Curcumin When Combined with Bioperine, Astragin, & Omega Oil:

          1.) Relieves Joint Pain:

Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, curcumin has been very well known for its beneficial effects in the treatment of the diseases mainly involving joints, such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic sport injuries, or osteoarthritis. A research conducted in this regard shows that patients who took curcumin supplement two times a day for roughly 8 weeks period, noticed a significant improvement in joint pain and tenderness, compared to those who took one or more anti-inflammatory prescribed medicines. [2]

          2.) Improvement In Depression Symptoms:

According to the research, there have been promising benefits of all-natural curcumin extracts in patients with pre-existing depressive disorder [3]. Since lower blood levels of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) are associated with depression, the BDNF levels, as well as BDNF symptoms, were significantly improved in people that took a curcumin supplement once a day at least for 6 weeks. This improvement was parallel to those who took prescribed antidepressants. In this scenario, curcumin has been thought to increase blood BDNF levels.

          3.) Protective Effects Against Cardiovascular Diseases:

It has been well-documented that curcumin provides cardiovascular benefits [4]. Since oxidative stress and chronic inflammation are the culprits in the development of heart disease, curcumin’s strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties protect your heart and vascular system from debilitating diseases.

          4.) Protective Against Cancer:

Cancer is one of the most debilitating diseases, caused by uncontrolled growth of cells. Not only is curcumin capable of killing cancer cells, but it can also effectively stop the active growth of those cells, according to several studies. [5]

  5.) A Strong Antioxidant:

Several infections and diseases are thought to be caused by oxidative damage. Oxidative damage is a widespread destructive phenomenon caused by free radicals which attack your body systems, making them vulnerable for infections and diseases. Curcumin may protect your body systems against free radicals through its strong antioxidant property. [6]

—

References:

1.) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/

2.) https://www.rheumaterx.com/assets/pdfs/cs-curcumin.pdf

3.) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23832433

4.) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19233493/

5.) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2758121/

6.) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17569207