Curamin – Stop Pain & Inflammation Fast – Naturally

Curamin – Stop Pain &
Inflammation Fast – Naturally

curamin painInflammation is the beginning of all pain.

Curamin for inflammation and pain. Inflammation is the process that is triggered by damage to your body. Typically, when we think of inflammation we think of heat, redness, swelling, and pain.

Pain is our warning signal that something is in need of repair. Inflammation and pain are normal and necessary when we have an injury, such as a sprained ankle. Chronic inflammation that lasts and lasts, however, is not normal and is, in fact, a disease. This type of inflammation is at the root of almost all serious illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and painful conditions such as arthritis.

Relieve inflammation and you relieve pain.

Inflammation is triggered by the release of hormone-like compounds called prostaglandins, especially PGE2, and is sustained by an enzyme called cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2).

curamin aspirinIf it were possible to inhibit the COX-2 enzyme, it would be possible to control inflammation and possibly even cancer. Did you know that cancer cells are surrounded by an abnormally heavy concentration of COX-2 enzymes? And that chronic aspirin users have less cancer?

Many years ago, drug companies found that aspirin inhibited COX-2. There is a downside to chronic aspirin use, however. At the same time it inhibits COX-2, it also inhibits COX-1 which is a protective prostaglandin for the lining of the digestive tract and blood vessels. Therefore, without adequate COX-1 protection, you may have ulcers and leaking of the blood vessels.

So, for temporary use, aspirin is fine, but for extended use, it may cause serious side effects and even death. One report has estimated that over 40,000 people die annually from the overuse of drugs in the aspirin family.

Then came the “miracle” of “selective” COX-2 inhibitors such as Vioxx, Bextra, Celebrex, etc. These drugs were designed to block COX-2 without inhibiting COX-1, therefore reducing the risk of ulcers or weak blood vessels as a side effect. The expectations for these drugs were extremely high. Later, scientists found that the better results experienced (meaning fewer cases of ulcers and bleeding) were offset by the fact that they caused heart attacks and strokes because they induced clots in the blood. The risks were so great that the FDA took Vioxx and Bextra off the market, and is soon to require the “black box” warning on Celebrex, which is the strongest warning class for prescription drugs.

curamin turmericRemember that inflammation is the cause of pain, both acute and chronic. If an antiinflammatory product could be found that would inhibit the enzymes COX-2 and possibly 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), without side effects, it would be superior to any other pain relieving medication. This form of therapy would stop the cause of pain. Turmeric contains the compound curcumin (found in Curamin), an even better anti-inflammatory than cortisone, which is one of the most powerful of all the steroids.

Curcumin is one of the main ingredients in Curamin and is extremely effective in relieving inflammation, which many medical experts believe to be the cause of 80-90% of all chronic disease, including cancer. In one double-blind study, curcumin matched cortisone as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.

Researchers at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas stated that curcumin in laboratory studies was as effective, if not more effective, than any cancer treatment drug they have seen, even from any pharmaceutical company.

But if this is not enough, over 3,672 references to articles on curcumin have been published in peer-reviewed professional journals. It has been identified as having a multitude of potent health effects. Curcumin in Curamin has demonstrated anti-bacterial, antifungal (yeast), antiviral, antiallergenic, anti-inflammatory, potent antioxidant, antitumor and anticancer properties.

Getting the Most from Curcumin.

The majority of turmeric products on the market are regular formulas, standardized to 95% curcumin unlike the turmeric in Curamin. The problem with this type of formulation is that the curcumin is poorly bioavailable, meaning that it doesn’t pass easily from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream. The curcumin that does reach the bloodstream quickly converts into other compounds.

What this means for you is that you have to take huge doses of turmeric powder to get any health benefits. In some cases, cancer patients are taking as many as 16-24, 500 mg capsules a day, which is very difficult to do. Recently scientists in India isolated a curcuminoid complex (curcumin is one kind of curcuminoid) which is much more bioavailable than regular 95% curcumin in any other delivery form. This is curcuminoid that is in the Curamin product.

curamin 7xIn fact, in comparison tests, their curcumin, which is mixed with turmeric oils and then micronized (meaning reduced to a small particle), was almost 7 times more bioavailable than other forms of curcumin, and it stayed active in the bloodstream much longer.

Mixing in plant phospholipids (natural substances which contain fatty acids) also aids in boosting absorption. Because it is so bioavailable, this blend is extremely effective in reducing pain and inflammation. It not only inhibits COX-2, but does it in such a way as not to block it completely since we do need some COX-2 for other body functions. And it does this without any significant side effects!

Remember: it isn’t just what you take, it is what you ABSORB that counts and with Curamin you are getting the right kind of formulation that your body will absorb.

Curcumin’s Heart Healthy Effects and Other Benefits

pomegranate atherosclerosisWriting in the April 3, 2009, issue of the International Journal of Cardiology, researchers say that curcumin offers protection against drug induced heart toxicity and “may prevent diabetic cardiovascular complications.Known technically as a polyphenol, the curcumin in Curamin has anti-inflammatory effects, and can help to keep red blood cells from forming abnormal clots, which increases risk of thrombosis. By “decreasing the serum cholesterol level, curcumin may protect against the pathological changes occurring with atherosclerosis.”

In the February 2008 edition of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre of the Toronto General Hospital reported that curcumin may dramatically reduce the chance of developing heart failure. “When the herb is given orally, it can actually prevent and reverse hypertrophy, restore heart function, and reduce scar formation.” Curcumin molecules, when properly absorbed, enter the cell nucleus, beneficially turning on and off gene switches, preventing abnormal unraveling of the chromosome under stress, and preventing excessive abnormal protein production. This helps to minimize plaque growth, just as it minimizes damaged cell division.

-L. Stephen Coles, M.D., Ph.D.

Alzheimer’s Disease Protection

confused guyThe Curcumin in Curamin may offer protection against the most common cause of dementia: Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the accumulation of a malformed protein, amyloid-beta. Ordinarily, immune cells known as macrophages identify these defective proteins, engulf them, and destroy them. But for reasons that are not entirely clear, macrophages fail to perform this crucial function in Alzheimer’s disease.3 Using animal models of Alzheimer’s, scientists have shown that curcumin can enhance clearance of amyloid-beta, while reducing fibrils, which are also associated with Alzheimer’s pathology. Curcumin’s ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and directly bind to plaques may be important in its anti-amyloid activity.4

Los Angeles-based researchers tested the anti-amyloid activity of human macrophages taken from Alzheimer’s disease patients. After incubation with curcumin in the laboratory, uptake of amyloid-beta by macrophages from half of the patients significantly increased. The researchers concluded that this modification of the innate immune system by curcumin, “might be a safe approach to immune clearance of [abnormal amyloid-beta accumulation] in Alzheimer’s disease brain.”5 These data appear to indicate that curcumin is protective against the development of Alzheimer’s disease, and that it may even help reverse the disease process, once begun.

Curcumin’s Natural Partners.

There are many natural ingredients that can support and work synergistically with curcumin to relieve both acute and chronic pain.

boswelliaBoswellia is another traditional herb that is excellent at reducing inflammation and therefore, relieving pain. Boswellia is another great ingredient in the Curamin product.  The majority of boswellia’s anti-inflammatory activity is linked to the array of boswellic acids in the extract. When scientists dug deeper into these activities they found that every single boswellic acid has anti-inflammatory properties – except one. One boswellic acid (beta) was actually pro-inflammatory.

They wondered what would happen if they removed this beta boswellic acid, and found that with its removal, boswellia’s activity greatly increased. Research studies have found that it is especially potent at reducing joint pain associated with arthritis. It does this by inhibiting the inflammatory enzyme, 5-LOX. Together, curcumin and boswellia both found in Curamin reduce the activity of the two most significant pain pathways in the body – COX-2 and 5-LOX.

The pain reliever DLPA (dl-phenylalanine) contains two forms of the amino acid phenylalanine. The “l” form improves mood-elevating chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. The “d” form of phenylalanine appears to block a nervous system enzyme (enzyme carboxypeptidase A) that intensifies pain signals. The current theory is that DLPA prevents the breakdown of one of the brain’s natural pain-killing substances, enkephalins, which are in the same family as endorphins.

DLPA supplements found in Curamin combine the “l” and “d” forms of phenylalanine, which work synergistically to reduce chronic pain and improve mood – two concerns that are interconnected.

aspartameMany people confuse DLPA (found abundantly in fish, yogurt and tofu) with aspartame (NutraSweet® or Equal®) that also has the amino acid phenylalanine as an ingredient.

These are not the same compounds and do not act in the same way in our body. Aspartame breaks down into an unnatural toxic substance not found in the human diet, which can cause some people to be sick or have migraine headaches. When DLPA breaks down, it converts to tyrosine, which is a precursor to helpful substances like dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine, helpful neurotransmitters in the brain; melanin, a healthy pigment in the skin; and thyroid hormone. It does not metabolize into toxic substances. There are no health concerns with DLPA causing migraine headaches or other problems.

The third natural partner for curcumin is the enzyme nattokinase. Nattokinase found in Curamin is an enzyme from fermented soybean increases circulation, enabling other compounds that are carried in the bloodstream (such as curcumin, boswellia, and pain-killing endorphins) to reach the areas where they are needed the most. It also balances fibrinogen in the body, a compound that is associated with muscle damage and muscle fiber stiffness. Potent Combination.

Curcumin, boswellia, DLPA and nattokinase make one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory and pain relieving combinations you can find. These are all in the Curamin product and they are what make it so effective.  These ingredients have been proven time and again to be highly effective and safe for extended use. When you use natural ingredients such as turmeric or its active compound curcumin, you are using wisdom of the ages backed by 5,000 years of use as a food and medicine in India.

Curamin
2181 mg, 60 capsules

How it Works:

Curamin is a  unique combination, combining ingredients with multiple mechanisms of action to support the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response and relieve occasional muscle pain due to exercise and overuse. Curcumin and boswellia inhibit different inflammatory compounds in the body. DLPA promotes positive mood and nattokinase increase circulation to move the beneficial compounds to the areas of the body where they are needed.*

DLPA

DL-phenylalanine is an amino acid found in Curamin consisting of equal parts D-phenylalanine and L-phenylalanine. D-phenylalanine inhibits the breakdown of compounds called enkephalins. Enkephalins are associated with positive mood and have been shown to relieve occasional muscle pain due to exercise or overuse.* L-phenylalanine is converted into tyrosine, which in turn is used to produce the brain chemicals norepinephrine and dopamine.6-8

Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)

Clinically tested boswellia (BosPure) contained in Curamin helps reduce the activity of the inflammatory enzyme, 5-LOX (lipoxygenase).* A compound (beta boswellic acid) found in boswellia which interferes with its beneficial activity has been removed, greatly increasing the effectiveness of this extract.9-10

Curcumin (Curcumin longa)

Curcumin which is found in Curamin is a compound found in the spice turmeric, that inhibits multiple inflammation pathways in the body. It is also a potent antioxidant. Some of the benefits associated with curcumin include immune system modulation, protection from oxidative stress, and support for the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response.*

The specialized extract in this formula has up to 10 times the absorption and blood retention time of standardized 95% curcumin extracts.11-17

Nattokinase

The enzyme nattokinase  found in Curamin helps promote blood flow, aiding the other ingredients in the formula to reach all areas of the body.*18, 19

Serving Size 3 Capsules – 60 capsules per containerDosage and UseTake up to three per day
Servings Per Container 20, 30, or 60 depending on how many you take a day
Amount Per Serving
Proprietary Complex 2,181 mg
DLPA (dl Phenylalanine), Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) Extract (BosPure®) standardized to contain >70% boswellic acids with AKBA >15%, with less than 5% beta-boswellic acids, Curcumin (Curcuma longa) Extract (BCM-95®) standardized for curcuminoid complex (curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin), Nattokinase
Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose capsule, silicon dioxide and vegetable source magnesium stearate. Contains Soy (less than 5 parts per million)Contains no: sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, dairy products, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring or preservatives. It contains only natural ingredients. Color variations are normal.VEGAN

 

Curamin is made by TerryNaturally. We have found their products to be very effective for our customers. If you see a product on their site and we do not carry it, please let us know that you are interested in it. If we get enough people interested in the same product, we will add it to our additional products that we carry.

 

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