Re: Newport- supplements

I've also been reading about the turmeric not being used as well without the piperine (black pepper), would it be better to get the supplement turmeric rather than just the spice? I'm sure I know the answer to that- it was just cheaper getting the spice at the time. I know it's not just for the liver function, but that it also kills amoeba's.

And even though Hulda recommends the San Francisco Herb Co-I probably should call them to find out if they are irradiated or not.


Life Extensions has some interesting articles too.

http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/Item00912/Super-Curcumin-with-Biopren...


Curcumin was first used by Indians over 3000 years ago in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Modern Science has found that this extract from the common spice turmeric has remarkable qualities as an antioxidant.82-84 Over time, as our cells continue to be affected by free radicals, or oxidants, organs begin to degenerate and aging accelerates. The body has built-in defense mechanisms to protect itself from free radical damage, but eventually, aging depletes the body’s ability to keep oxidants at bay.

Curcumin can also help maintain normal healthy platelet function and the normal process of bile excretion.85-87

New studies have tied inflammation to overexpression of a protein molecule called nuclear factor-kappa beta (NFkB). NFkB acts like a switch to turn on genes that produce the body's inflammatory responses. Because NFkB's expression increases in aging adults, scientists have sought ways to modulate NFkB and its effects in the body.

Curcumin has been shown to exert powerful effects within the body,109,110 Curcumin inhibits overexpression of NFkB and acts on substances that activate NFkB.

**** For example, by binding iron and copper in brain tissue, curcumin reduces NFkB activation.****

Curcumin's multifaceted effects include protecting against estrogen-mimicking chemicals, protecting against damaging free radicals, and promoting normal cell cycle growth.*

The turmeric extract in Super Curcumin with Bioperine® has been standardized to 95% curcuminoids and enhanced with the thermonutrient Bioperine® in order to ensure optimal quality, potency, and bioavailability.

The one I was reading in the ND's Life Extension's magazine, that is supposed to be used most effectively by the body...is also talking about Turmeric with inflammation...

http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/Item00407/Super-Bio-Curcumin.html


>>>New studies have tied inflammation to overexpression of a protein molecule called nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kappaB). NF-kappaB acts like a switch to turn on genes that produce the body’s inflammatory responses. Because NF-kappaB‘s expression increases in aging adults, scientists have sought ways to modulate NF-kappaB and its effects in the body.

Curcumin has been shown to exert powerful inhibitory effects on NF-kappaB activation within the body.12,13 Curcumin inhibits overexpression of NF-kappaB.

Other clinical trials suggest roles for curcumin in helping maintain healthy lipid profile, bowel, and joint functions.14 Curcumin can also help maintain normal healthy platelet function.15-18*

Curcumin may effectively rescue pancreatic islets from damage, the cause of deficient insulin production, without affecting the normal function of these cellular structures.19