TurmericTurmeric is not only a popular spice that has long since found many fans in Europe. Whether in ground form, freshly grated, as powder in capsules or as a liquid elixir thanks to the latest technology – turmeric hasa number of positive effectson your well-being.
What exactly is turmeric?
In a broader sense, Curcuma is a genus of plants in the ginger family, which includes around 100 species. In a narrower sense, it usually refers to the Indian turmeric (Curcuma longa) and, above all, the spice obtained from its rhizome (underground stem). In Indian and Thai cuisine, turmeric has played an important role since ancient times, both in dried and ground form and as a whole tuber.Curcuma has been valued as a medicinal remedy in Asia for thousands of years, as evidenced by the plant's mention in the Indian Vedas, where Indian turmeric is described as sacred.
What are the main ingredients of turmeric?
The important ingredients of the Curcuma rhizome include essential oils, acids and the yellow pigmentCurcuminThis combination of active ingredients has a number of health-promoting effects.
How does turmeric work?
Curcuma, for example, stimulates the production of gastric juice and bile and thus promoteshealthy digestion. It also worksanti-inflammatoryand reduced asnatural antioxidantfree radicals in the body. Curcumin is synthesized in the plant itself to protect against microbial pathogens. Accordingly, curcumin is said to strengthen the immune system. There is also evidence that the active ingredienthas a positive effect on cholesterol levelsand supports the organism in burning fat.
Numerous studies have now examined the soothing and preventative effects of curcumin on conditions such as osteoarthritis, cancer, diabetes, eye diseases, neurological disorders, and fatty liver disease. It is already established that curcumincan relieve the pain of osteoarthritis and improve mobility.
Why should I buy Curcuma from Medicom?
Curcumin is poorly soluble in water and is therefore only slightly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.BioavailabilityThe absorption rate – the amount of active ingredient that is actually available to the body after ingestion – is therefore low for curcumin. By dissolving it in oil, by heating or byMixture with piperine(a component of black pepper). Curcumin concentrate embedded in a fat emulsion has particularly optimal bioavailability. This is achieved by ainnovative micellar technologyThe micellar curcumin concentrate obtained from turmeric extract can be better absorbed through the gastrointestinal mucosa.
The curcumin concentrate used by Medicom is a unique, high-quality curcumin extract that is optimally bioavailable through the use of micellar technology and standardized to 6% curcuminoids. Nobilin Joint Complex ® contains thisCurcumin concentrate in micellar structureand thus offers a185-fold higher bioavailabilitycompared to standard turmeric powder.
