Curcumin
The active ingredient in turmeric, which has been studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, particularly in relation to joint comfort.
Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Supports joint comfort
- Antioxidant effect
Precautions
Very low absorption on its own: combine it with piperine or choose an optimised form. Exercise caution in the event of gallstones, when taking anticoagulant medication, or prior to surgery.
Recommended dosage
500 to 1,000 mg of curcumin per day, preferably with piperine (black pepper) or a form that enhances absorption
Did you know?
For patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), curcumin has not been shown to be more effective than weight loss alone in improving most cardiovascular risk factors.
What the studies say
This animal study investigated the effect of curcumin supplementation on cerebral energy homeostasis following mild head injury in rats. A curcumin-enriched diet administered over four weeks counteracted the decrease in levels of key molecules (AMPK, uMtCK, COX-II) involved in cellular energy metabolism, which is observed following brain injury. Curcumin also increased these levels in healthy rats. These results suggest curcumin’s potential to regulate energy-related molecules following brain injury.
Sharma S, Zhuang Y, Ying Z, Wu A, Gomez-Pinilla F. — (2009) — View the source study
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