A new study found improvements in whole body and leg soreness as well as reductions in inflammation markers after Turmeric supplementation. 24 professional male footballers were divided into groups. One group consumed 1400 mg of curcumin (35 g of Turmeric) twice daily. The other group received a placebo. After a 96 hour rest period, subjective…
According to a new study, supplementation with Curcumin (Turmeric) may reduct the duration of common cold symptoms. 99 healthy adults participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study which lasted for 12 weeks. The primary outcome of this study was the cumulative number of days a participant experienced common cold symptoms. Immunity, inflammatory measures, liver function…
A new review of a meta-analysis published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition of studies performed with Curcumin (Turmeric) shows weight management may be a new benefit associated with Curcumin supplementation. This new systematic umbrella review and updated meta-analysis of RCTs (randomized controlled trials) evaluated the effects of 3 types of Curcumin formulations. 14…
According to a new study, regular supplementation with Curcumin, the phtyonutrient found in the spice Turmeric, may relieve muscle fatigue and soreness in adolescent athletes. Curcumin has been show to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used for thousands of years in alternative medicine. Specifically, Curcumin seems to have the capacity to…
A new study analyzing the analgesic effects of Turmeric and Boswellia extracts found significant benefits for relieving pain caused by exercise. Usually plant extracts are not considered as a treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain due to delay in onset of analgesia. Both Turmeric and Bosellia extracts are well studied as anti inflammatory compounds and have…
According to a new study, daily supplementation of Turmeric Extract may improve blood flow to the brain which is linked to increases in cerebral oxygenation. 12 women and men with a mean age of 70 participated in this small double blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive a high dose of Turmeric…
A new study found combining the mineral Zinc with Curcumin may provide significant improvements in insulin measures, blood sugar measures and Body Mass Index (BMI) in people who are overweight or obese and who are considered to be pre-diabetic. Over 80 pre-diabetic overweight or obese individuals participated in this randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Participants were randomly…
When the body is signaling it is under stress it seems to change the way the Gastro Intestinal (GI) system functions leading to stress related digestive problem. A new study looks at how the effects of a Curcumin extract works on Gastro Intestinal symptoms, mood and basic quality of life in adults experiencing digestive issues.…
According to a new study, ten days of pre and post exercise Curcumin supplementation was associated with reductions in muscle soreness without affecting muscular power when compared to a placebo. Over 20 people (men and women) in their early 20’s participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either 500 mg of Curcumin…
A new study finds that supplementing Curcumin, the phyto-nutrient found in the spice Turmeric, may aid in preventing cognitive decline and dementia as well as improving mood and working memory. 80 healthy people between the ages of 50 and 80 years of age participated in this 12 week double-blind random controlled trial. Assessments were given…