What Is Turmeric?
Turmeric is an orange-coloured root in the ginger family of plants with a long list of suggested health benefits.
The active constituent, curcumin, is used as a health supplement for fighting inflammation, improving digestion, reducing chronic pain, and providing antioxidant protection.
This organic turmeric supplement comes formulated with two synergistic herbs to improve absorption, along with additional benefits. We’ve added organic ginger root to enhance the pain-killing, antioxidant, and digestive effects of turmeric. Black pepper extract is used to improve the absorption of the turmeric in the digestive tract.
It’s important to use organic turmeric to avoid supplements that could be contaminated with heavy metals. A lot of the land in and around India, where many turmeric farms are located, are contaminated with lead, cadmium, and other toxic elements as a byproduct of industry.
Sourcing organic turmeric means the soil is tested regularly and must be completely free from toxic elements such as heavy metals or harmful pesticide residues.
The Main Benefits of Turmeric Include:
– Fights inflammation
– Eases chronic pain
– Supports digestive health
– Protects the nervous system
– Kills harmful gut bacteria
The Science Behind Turmeric
The primary active ingredient in turmeric root is a compound called curcumin. This is also the compound that gives turmeric its characteristic orange colour.
Curcumin has been studied extensively by medical researchers — with promising results.
1. Inflammation
The most impressive findings were around the herb’s anti-inflammatory effects, which provide additional support for other aspects of health such as pain, mood, sleep, and energy levels.Curcumin is a potent COX-2 inhibitor — which is the same mechanism pharmaceutical drugs like Aspirin use to fight inflammation.Turmeric has also been found to inhibit other pro-inflammatory compounds such as tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), nuclear factor kappa B (NFkB), and more. Each of these inflammatory messengers is responsible for sustaining chronic inflammation and contribute to a wide range of other health conditions.
2. Digestive Support
Turmeric and ginger are both traditionally used to support digestive function. They’re both popular additions in Southeast Asian foods for their pleasant flavour, as well as their ability to improve digestion and prevent indigestion and bloating.
The primary active ingredient in turmeric — curcumin — has been shown to accumulate in the digestive tract where it provides direct antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These effects may improve gut-permeability and ease irritated and inflamed intestinal cell walls responsible for causing gas and bloating.
Both turmeric and ginger also support the liver — which is responsible for producing much of the bile required to help us break down our food after a meal.
Is Turmeric the Right Supplement for Me?
Turmeric is one of the few herbs almost everybody can benefit from directly. The roots are highly nutritious, offering a source of trace minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and carbohydrates essential for optimal health.Â
The most popular reasons for using turmeric supplements are to improve the health of the digestive system, ease gas and bloating, and prevent indigestion.Â
Another common reason for using the herb is for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. These benefits offer additional support to many other aspects of health, such as joint pain, mood disorders, chronic pain, cognitive health, and more.Â
Others use the herb as a daily health supplement for its protective effects on the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and neurological systems.Â
Ingredients & Dosage
Amount Per Serving (2 Capsules):
Organic Turmeric 1350mg, Organic Ginger 140mg, Organic Black Pepper 10mg.
Ingredients:Organic Turmeric, Organic Ginger, Organic Black Pepper, Vegetarian Capsule (HPMC).
Recommended Dose
Take 2 capsules (1350mg) daily with a meal, or as advised by your healthcare professional.