Portland, OR -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/15/2014 -- Curcumin is the primary curcuminoid compound found in the Asian spice turmeric. Endowed with anti-inflammatory properties, curcumin is believed to reduce the inflammation, swelling and pain associated with joint dysfunction. It’s available in dietary supplements and while many individuals remain skeptical about its abilities, numerous studies point to curcumin’s efficacy.
“The pain of arthritis is one of the primary causes of disability in the U.S.,” said Michelle O’Sullivan, spokesperson for VitaBreeze. “Studies involving curcumin have clearly shown a relationship between the spice and a reduction in joint pain.”
Curcumin has been used for centuries in traditional Asian and Chinese medicine for its pain relieving abilities and its power as an antioxidant. The spice provides substances that help to naturally boost the body’s ability to fight inflammation and maintain joint health. Curcumin is a pain relief alternative that doesn’t rely on prescription medications, which can have detrimental side effects.
A variety of clinical studies have been conducted on curcumin and the multiple claims about its abilities by practitioners of Asian and Chinese medicine. The substance has been the focus of research on its ability to relieve pain, fight cancer, prevent Alzheimer’s and treat psoriasis. Research has been conducted on human subjects overseas, but primarily in mice in the U.S.
In studies published in Experimental Gerontology by University of Colorado, scientists found increased vascular health and cognitive ability in mice that ingested curcumin. The results of human studies published in the British Journal of Nutrition indicated the potential of curcumin as a preventative against heart disease in women.
Its use as an anti-inflammatory agent is where curcumin has been shown to excel. The prestigious and respected Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified more than 1,000 different studies with a curcumin focus. The results of those studies indicated evidence of demonstrable anti-inflammatory action.
As early as 2003, a study that appeared in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine showed that curcumin research in human trials demonstrated its ability to inhibit inflammation responses. The study’s conclusion was that the curcuminoids in the spice interfered with multiple molecules within the body that played a role in an inflammatory response.
That’s good news for arthritis sufferers. Arthritis is a symptom of more than 100 diseases, syndromes and conditions. It affects the body with varying levels of pain, interfering with the smooth movement of joints due to weakened bursa that prevents bones from rubbing against each other.
As the evidence supporting the efficacy of curcumin grows, so too does the demand for dietary supplements containing the powerful spice. For those suffering from pain caused by inflammation, supplements such as the Curcumin C3 Complex with BioPerine offered by VitaBreeze are a popular choice for fast and efficient pain relief.
About VitaBreeze
VitaBreeze is a nutraceutical brand that manufactures high-quality natural supplements to help people live a healthy, enjoyable and longer life. All of the company’s products are manufactured in the United States using the finest quality ingredients that have been carefully selected, tested and crafted into the firm’s formulas. Visit http://www.vitabreeze.com to learn more.
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