This article was written by Dr Blaylock – Posted here for educational purposes: A number of nutritional supplements have been shown to boost the function of the immune system. Studies have shown that even a single vitamin or mineral deficiency can impair immunity. Of particular significance are deficiencies of: • Vitamin C • Vitamin E […]
Prevent Inflammation Posted 9.3.16 Michael Dole, MD Low-grade, chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system keeps producing pro-inflammation compounds, even when it doesn’t need to. It can damage different systems in the body and, over time, cause illness: cardiovascular disease, arthritis, asthma, digestive problems and possibly conditions like depression and Alzheimer’s disease. Health experts are […]
Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa). It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. However, the curcumin content of turmeric is not that high… it’s around 3%, by weight (2). Most of the studies on this herb are using turmeric extracts that contain mostly curcumin itself, with dosages […]
Inflammation is incredibly important. It helps the body fight foreign invaders and also has a role in repairing damage. Without inflammation, pathogens like bacteria could easily take over our bodies and kill us. However, chronic (long-term) inflammation is at the root of many dis-eases, and can be inappropriately deployed against the body’s own tissues. It […]
Heart disease is the biggest killer in the world (27). It has been studied for many decades and researchers have learned a lot about why it happens. It turns out that heart disease is incredibly complicated and there are various things that contribute to it. Curcumin may help reverse many steps in the heart disease […]
There are many different forms of cancer, but they do have several commonalities, some of which appear to be affected by curcumin supplementation (33). Researchers have been studying curcumin as a beneficial herb in cancer treatment. It can affect cancer growth, development and spread at the molecular level (34). Studies have shown that it can […]
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease in the world and a leading cause of dementia. Unfortunately, no good treatment is available for Alzheimer’s yet. Therefore, preventing it from showing up in the first place is of utmost importance. There may be good news on the horizon, because curcumin has been shown to cross […]
Arthritis is a common problem in Western countries. Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints. In some types other organs are also affected. Onset can be […]
In a controlled trial, 60 patients were randomized into three groups (45). One group took prozac, another group took a gram of curcumin and the third group took both prozac and curcumin. After 6 weeks, curcumin had led to improvements that were similar to prozac. The group that took both prozac and curcumin fared best. […]
If curcumin can really help prevent heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s… then this would have obvious benefits for longevity. For this reason, curcumin has become very popular as an anti-aging supplement (49). But given that oxidation and inflammation are believed to play a role in aging, curcumin may have effects that go way beyond just […]
I agree with Dr Mercola on a lot of topics, this is one of them. I have copied and quoted this entire article here for educational purposes and as a reference to my clients. This article touches on a number of important points. Please visit Dr Mercola’s website to find more information. Curcumin May Help […]
Curcumin is one of my favorite food, herbs and supplements. This is one of many studies that show benefits of curcumin. The below is posted here for educational purposes. Curcumin Prevents Aggregation in α-Synuclein by Increasing Reconfiguration Rate Basir Ahmad and Lisa J. Lapidus1 Background: α-Synuclein is an aggregation-prone protein that reconfigures more slowly under […]
Oxidative damage is believed to be one of the mechanisms behind aging and many diseases. It involves free radicals, highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons. Free radicals tend to react with important organic substances, such as fatty acids, proteins or DNA. The main reason antioxidants are so beneficial, is that they protect our bodies from […]
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