Turmeric Extract

Turmeric Extract
Turmeric Plays Role in Cardiovascular and Joint Health
120 vegetarian capsules

The Possible Benefits of Turmeric Extract, a Dietary Supplement 
• Provides support for healthy joints and a healthy heart. (95% curcuminoids).
• Reduces stomach upset and heartburn
• Calms inflammatory tissues
• Strengthens immune activity
• Supports healthy circulation

Cardiovascular Health

Turmeric exhibits powerful anti-coagulant properties due to its ability to inhibit the formation of fibrinogen, a plasma protein that plays a key final role in the cascade that results in blood clotting. Elevated fibrinogen blood levels have been identified in a number of studies to be a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (strokes), exceeding the contributions of homocysteine, cholesterol and other lipid parameters in the pathogenesis of these diseases.

Turmeric can reduce fibrinogen levels, thereby inhibiting blood clotting. In one study by scientists in Spain, researchers selected eight subjects with elevated fibrinogen levels and treated them with 20 mg of Curcuma longa (turmeric) extract per day. After only 15 days, previously elevated levels of fibrinogen plummeted in all eight subjects.

Joint Health

In a new study using an animal model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) indicates that turmeric can improve joint health and reduce markers of inflammation.

Researchers injected a curcuminoid-containing turmeric extract into female rats prior to or after the onset of induced arthritis. The researchers then measured turmeric’s efficacy in preventing joint swelling and destruction. The researchers also sought to determine turmeric’s possible mechanism of action. Results indicated that turmeric profoundly inhibited joint inflammation and periarticular joint destruction in a dose-dependent manner. In rats given turmeric, cartilage destruction in the tibia was reduced by 66 percent, and thigh bone mineral density (BMD) destruction by 57 percent, compared to rats given the control solution.

In vivo treatment also prevented local activation of the inflammatory marker NF-kappaB and the subsequent expression of NF-kappaB-regulated genes that mediate joint inflammation and destruction. Consistent with these findings, other indicators of inflammation, including the influx of inflammatory cells to the joints, levels of prostaglandin E in the joints, and formation of periarticular osteoclasts (bone destroying cells) were inhibited by turmeric extract. According to the researchers, "These translational studies demonstrate in vivo efficacy and identify a mechanism of action for a well-characterized turmeric extract that supports further clinical evaluation of turmeric dietary supplements in the treatment of RA."

Turmeric is revered for its multitude of health benefits. It has long been used for its ability to promote overall vitality and good health, from digestion to circulation.

Turmeric from Vitamin Research Products is concentrated and standardized for its most active components.

A historical past:

Historically, turmeric has been used in Indian (Ayurvedic) and Traditional Chinese cultures to tone digestion, support the liver, dispel parasitic worms, regulate menstruation, and strengthen the body.

It is referred to as carminative with aromatic and stimulant properties in ancient texts. Turmeric is included in the German Commission E Monograph.

Benefits in current research:

Contemporary research has allowed scientists to better understand the benefits of turmeric that ancient tradition discovered. Recent findings include identifying how turmeric reduces inflammatory pathways, targets specific immune cells, and promotes healthy blood flow. It also has antioxidant properties*.

Curcuminoids, including curcumin, are the active components found in the root and rhizomes of the plant.

Vitamin Research Products offers 500 mg Turmeric standardized to provide 95% curcuminoids in vegetarian capsules.

Serving Size:1 Capsule
Amount Per Serving
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract (root and rhizomes) (95% curcuminoids) 500 mg
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (Vcap) and magnesium stearate.

Recommended Dosage: Individuals use 2-6 capsules for targeted benefit, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Product Cautions: none

Contains no added sugar, starch, salt, wheat, gluten,corn, coloring, dairy products, flavoring or preservatives.

* As per US federal guidelines, we need to inform you that these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.