What is BlueBiology Turmeric Curcumin

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Turmeric contains curcumin, a naturally-occurring nutrient found in high concentrations of Turmeric plant. Turmeric has been used for medicinal purposes for over 2,000 years. Yet, only recently have scientists been able to extract the pure Curcumin itself. It is effective as an anti-inflammatory for joint pain and antioxidants.


What is turmeric? 

Turmeric is a plant that grows in Asia and Central America. It is commonly used for cooking but, it also has a long history of been used as a medicine, dating back thousands of years (1).


The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, along with other health benefits, which we’ll discuss further in the next section. (2)


Potential Health Benefits of Turmeric Curcumin 

There are many known health benefits of turmeric curcumin and more and more keep getting discovered as the research comes in.


Some of the potential health benefits of turmeric curcumin may include: 

Turmeric is an Antioxidant 

Free radicals are unstable molecules which are byproducts of metabolism that damage our cells. Antioxidants are molecules that work against free radicals and prevent them from causing damage.


The oxidative damage done by free radicals is thought to be one of the leading causes of aging and disease. 

Because of the chemical structure of curcumin, it’s a potent antioxidant so it has the potential to fight against a wide number of diseases. (3) (4)


It’s Anti-Inflammatory 

Many people don’t know that acute, short-term inflammation can actually be a good thing. It’s your body’s natural response to pathogens (foreign microorganisms that can cause illness and disease).


However, chronic, long-term inflammation can potentially be just as harmful. Chronic inflammation is linked to cancer, obesity, metabolic disease, and more. (5) (6)


The curcumin found in turmeric is a strong anti-inflammatory and in some cases is actually more effective than some anti-inflammatory drugs. It also doesn’t come with the harmful side effects. (7) (8) (9)


Turmeric Has Anti-Cancer Properties 

Some studies have shown that turmeric targets and destroys cancer cells. (10)


Turmeric curcumin may be effective in fighting against tumors but also preventing them in the first place. (11) (12)


Turmeric is not currently used in conventional medicine as a cancer treatment, but with current findings, this may change at some point.

Turmeric May Lower Risk of Heart Disease 

The term “heart disease” refers to a number of heart conditions such as heart arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and more. It’s the number one cause of death worldwide.


Turmeric may reduce the risk of heart disease in several ways. Turmeric relieves endothelial dysfunction and reduces inflammation, which can both be causes of heart disease.


Turmeric has Benefits for People with Arthritis

If you have arthritis, turmeric may be able to help. Turmeric relieves arthritis because it’s an anti-inflammatory.


There have been many studies that have shown that turmeric improves symptoms of arthritis. (13) (14)


One study even saw better results using turmeric than prescription anti-inflammatory medications when treating arthritis. (15) Researchers from this study also reported that curcumin was safe and it wasn’t associated with any side effects.


May Improve Brain Function 

Turmeric has been shown to increase levels of BDNF. BDNF stands for brain-derived neurotrophic factor and is a type of protein and growth hormone that promotes the growth of neurons in the brain.


The reason this is so important is that having low levels of BDNF is linked to depression and conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. (16) (17)

 

Curcumin may also help prevent or delay the decreases in brain function due to age, make you more intelligent, and improve memory. (18) (19)


Alleviates Depression 

As mentioned in the previous section, turmeric increases levels of BDNF, which has a positive influence on depression. But there are other ways that turmeric may help to fight depression as well.


Some studies indicate that turmeric increases dopamine and serotonin, which as you may know, have an important role in depression. (20) (21) Dopamine and serotonin are neurotransmitters that contribute to feelings of happiness and wellbeing.


A study done in 2014 compared the effects of curcumin and fluoxetine (an SSRI found in prescription depression medications such as Prozac). There were three groups in the study: one that took just curcumin, one that took just fluoxetine, and one that took both. Researchers found that results were “comparable” for each group. (22)


Turmeric Supports Healthier Liver Function 

Curcumin may be effective in combating or preventing various types of liver disease. The authors of a 2018 systematic review published in Nutrients said that they believed that curcumin should be considered “a safe and effective natural product for oxidative associated liver diseases”. (23)


What is BlueBiology Turmeric Curcumin? 

BlueBiology Turmeric Curcumin is our 100% organic turmeric supplement. It contains 95% curcuminoids, meaning you get a potent dose of curcumin, the important ingredient in turmeric that gives it its powerful health benefits. 
It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian-friendly.


Ingredients in BlueBiology Turmeric Curcumin 

For this product, we kept the formula simple and used the highest quality ingredients possible.


BlueBiotics Turmeric Curcumin contains: 

  • 1000mg of turmeric root extract (95% standardized curcuminoids)
  • 5mg of BioPerine® (black pepper fruit extract)

BioPerine® is essentially black pepper. We included it because it makes curcumin the most bioavailable it can possibly be. This means that the curcumin is able to reach where it needs to go in the body so that it can have its intended benefits.

 

Product Features 

Contains a potent dose of turmeric curcumin powerful enough to give you curcumin’s amazing health benefits 

  • Contains BioPerine ®, which makes it possible for curcumin to be as bioavailable as possible, meaning it reaches the bloodstream and gives you its health benefits
  • Improves mental health
  • Improves arthritis
  • Boosts brain function
  • Improves heart health
  • Made with vegetarian capsules, so it’s vegetarian and vegan-friendly
  • Non-GMO
  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Soy-free
  • All-natural organic ingredients
  • Made in the USA in a certified cGMP (good manufacturing practices) facility
  • Comes with our 90-day no-hassle return guarantee

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is turmeric curcumin good for? 

Turmeric curcumin is effective for a wide variety of specific purposes and general health. As mentioned previously in this article, turmeric curcumin may provide the following health benefits: 

    1. It’s an antioxidant
    2. It’s anti-inflammatory and fights specifically against chronic inflammation
    3. May help prevent and fight against cancer cells
    4. Turmeric is good for heart health and may help prevent heart disease
    5. Provides relief from arthritis
    6. Improves brain function
    7. Alleviates depression
    8. It’s good for the liver

How much curcumin is in BlueBiology Turmeric Curcumin?

One dose contains 1000mg of turmeric, 95% of which is the active ingredient, curcumin. 

What is the difference between turmeric and curcumin?

Turmeric is the plant; curcumin is the active ingredient within turmeric that gives it its incredible health benefits. Our product consists almost entirely of curcumin so that you mostly just get the most relevant ingredient. 


What is the recommended dose size for BlueBiology Turmeric Curcumin?

A serving of BlueBiology Turmeric Curcumin is 1000mg, which is two vegetarian capsules. A bottle contains 30 servings. 

Are there any side effects?

Turmeric and curcumin themselves have very few side effects, even when taken in doses up to 2100mg a day. (23) (24) (25) On the other hand, at very high doses there can be adverse side effects so it’s important to not take more than you need. The 1000mg dose of our supplement contains plenty of curcumin to get its health benefits but without the side effects. 
The one instance we recommend not using turmeric is if you’re on blood thinners, as there can be negative interactions between the two. 


Where can I buy BlueBiology Turmeric Curcumin?

BlueBiology Turmeric Curcumin can be found here on our website!

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