Turmeric 1000 mg. - 120 Tablets Source Naturals

Source Naturals - Turmeric 1000 mg - 120 Tablets

Source Naturals Turmeric 1000 supports healthy inflammatory response.  Research shows that turmeric root supports the normal metabolic inflammatory response by helping the body to inhibit the production of COX-2 enzyme.  Source Naturals Turmeric 1000 provides a highly potent 1,000 mg per tablet of curcuminoids, the active ingredient.  Turmeric supports the liver and its detoxifying properties, and has powerful antioxidant activity.  Turmeric is difficult to absorb, so BioPerine and bromelain are added to enhance bioavailability.

Source Naturals Turmeric Features:

• For Healthy Inflammatory Response
• 1,000 mg per Serving  
• Free of Yeast, Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy or Wheat
• Free of Preservatives, Artificial Colors, Flavors or Fragances
• A Dietary Supplement
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The Problem with Inflammation
Inflammation is part of the body's innate healing process.  The body goes through a number of natural stages to handle external attacks as part of the immune process.  In contrast, metabolic inflammation is the body's natural response to unnatural conditions.  Modern environmental conditions such as junk food, toxic chemicals, and sedentary or stressful lifestyles all impact the human body negatively and may alter human biochemistry.  These conditions can trigger the inflammatory cascade, the precursor to metabolic inflammation.  Unlike normal immune responses, the process of metabolic inflammation may lead to suboptimal health.

Reduces Inflammation
Turmeric has demonstrated it supports a healthy inflammatory response in a variety of scientific studies.  The COX-2 enzymes are the primary instigators of the inflammatory cascade that leads to metabolic inflammation.  These enzymes are activated when the phospholipids, especially phospholipase A-2, are stimulated by an inflammatory insult.  Phospholipase A-2 then triggers the arachidonic acid pathway and begins producing COX-2 enzymes in cell membranes.  When turmeric is present, it acts to inhibit the action of phospholipase A-2 and interrupts the escalation of the inflammatory cycle.  Additionally, compounds called cytokines can also lead to inflammation.  Cytokines are chemical messengers produced by the immune system to regulate defensive activity when they are stimulated.  Constant stress can shift this system out of balance, resulting in inflammation.  When turmeric is consumed, it begins to assist the body's inhibition of cytokine activity to support healthy inflammation response.

Antioxidant Protection
Antioxidants are the selfless bodyguards of your cells.  They donate their own electrons to stabilize free radicals in your body.  After antioxidants donate electrons and neutralize free radicals in your body.  After antioxidants donate electrons and neutralize free radicals, they become oxidized and spent.  For this reason, they must be continually supplemented to maintain a stable antioxidant level and protect cellular integrity.  Clinical studies have sustained that the curcumin in turmeric exerts very powerful antioxidant effects.

Curcumin achieves this by neutralizing free radicals, which can cause great damage to healthy cells and cell membranes.  Extensive research also revealed that when turmeric is introduced to the inflammatory pathway, it inhibits the activation of the IKK enzyme, which in turn, activates Nuclear Factor kappa B (NF kB), notorious for inducing cellular inflammation.

When taken alone, curcumin is not easily absorbed.  Since Bioperine and bromelain enhance the bioavailability of curcumin, only Source Naturals has included them in Turmeric 1000 and Turmeric Extract.  As a result of improved assimilation, turmeric's curcuminoids induce the activity of glutathione S-transferase and UDP glucuronyl transferase, important enzymes that are active in healthy cell development and assist in liver detoxification.

The Secret Power of Turmeric
Turmeric has been used by Ayurvedic practicioners in India since 1900 B.C. Traders brought this powerful to China in 700 A.D.  Since then it is used traditionally around the world in many cultures for supporting health.  It is now a staple in the diets of many cultures.  After the turmeric  root is processed to powder, it becomes a deep, orange-yellow and is often used to impart color to mustard or fabric.  Today turmeric is the subject of much scientific research into its potential health benefits.  During research, it was discovered that curcumin is responsible for most of the biological activity of turmeric, and is proactive in maintaining human health.  Source Naturals Turmeric 1000 is standardized to 95% Curcumin.