Body and Brain
SPICE up your Life with Turmeric for Inflammation, Pain & Brain Fog
Heal Your Body
Did you know that the secret to fighting inflammation might have been hiding in your kitchen cabinet all along?
Meet turmeric, the golden spice that's responsible for giving curry its iconic colour, also packs a serious health punch. From joint pain relief to boosting brain health and banishing brain fog, this vibrant spice adds more than just colour to your life. It’s quite literally – HOT STUFF and Spice is our best supplement for joint pain.
Turmeric 101: The Lowdown
Turmeric hails from the Curcuma longa plant's root, a perennial ginger family member. This vivid yellow spice has been a staple in Asia for centuries, used in cooking, fabric dyeing, cosmetics, and traditional medicine in China and India. The star player here is curcumin, turmeric's primary active ingredient, which lends the spice its yellow tint and boasts a ton of health benefits. The advantages of curcumin are ten fold; from it's antioxidant properties to its and anti-inflammatory magic. Researchers are exploring its potential in tackling diseases where inflammation plays a crucial role - think arthritis, IBS, ulcerative colitis, heart disease, skin conditions like psoriasis, Alzheimer's and even cancer.
It’s a Natural Inflammation Fighter
Inflammation is a natural response of our immune system, protecting our bodies from injury, infection, or other harmful stimuli. Taking an anti inflammatory supplements can significantly improve our quality of life.
When inflammation becomes chronic, it can contribute to a variety of aforementioned health problems. By addressing inflammation with a curcuma longa (also known as curcumin) and turmeric food supplement, we can potentially prevent or alleviate these conditions and lead healthier, happier lives. Curcumin, or the secret to turmeric’s anti-inflammatory prowess, has been shown to inhibit the activity of certain enzymes and proteins that promote inflammation, effectively helping to reduce the associated negative symptoms of pain, swelling, discomfort and even depression.
Turmeric: Brain Food for Thought?
How about whipping up a curry for dinner tonight to lift your spirits? Curcuma longa has shown promise in improving depression and mood, is a great supplement for menopause joint pain and lowering symptoms of anxiety in multiple trials! Since curcuma longa can cross the blood-brain barrier, reduce inflammation and prevent protein plaque build-up in the brain, it may act as a potent brain booster and protector against neurocognitive decline and diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. One study even found that consuming curcumin can improve attention, working memory, language and executive function over time. Bye-bye, brain fog!
A Rival to Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Joint Pain Relief
Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine has long used turmeric to treat arthritis. Arthritis is a condition which causes inflamed and stiff joints which can be really painful. While prescription medications can be helpful, they often come with a host of negative side effects. The good news is that research suggests that turmeric extract can reduce joint pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. One study even compared its effectiveness to an anti-inflammatory drug called diclofenac (without the side effects).
When you combine turmeric with dimethyl sulfone (also known as MSM), another potent natural compound that’s famous for its joint-healing and inflammation-busting properties, you’re on to a winner! MSM not only reduces inflammation in joints but also protects your cartilage from degradation, improves range of motion, physical function, and reduces exercise-related muscle damage. See our studies below for further information about MSM.
How to Get the Most Out of Turmeric
This warming spice can also be added to soups, stews, casseroles, dips, rice, vegetables, tofu, cheese sauce, hummus, pancakes and even smoothies. Even better, brew yourself a creamy turmeric latte with MCT Powder and a tablespoon of Collagen for a drink with health-boosting potential.
Or, if you’re short on time and prefer to keep it simple, you can take it as a supplement in the form of SPICE, our recommended
turmeric supplement.
But wait! To get maximum benefits from curcuma longa, pair it with its best friend, piper nigrum. Our bodies don't readily absorb most of the curcuma longa in turmeric, but when paired with piper nigrum, turmeric's health benefits get a serious upgrade. Piperine, a compound found in piper nigrum boosts the absorption of curcuma longa by up to 2000%! So, if you’re cooking with turmeric, make sure to add a sprinkle of black pepper (piper nigrum) to boost its effectiveness.
Alternatively, simply crack one our turmeric and piper nigrum capsules, Spice. With our capsules, you can take up to 3 daily with water when needed.
SPICE Up Your Life with Turmeric, Curcuma Longa & Dimethyl Sulfone
If you’re looking for a convenient way to incorporate turmeric into your daily routine, look no further than SPICE, our specially formulated anti-inflammatory supplement. It's our highest rated supplement!
We've blended turmeric, curcumin, Vitamin C and dimethyl sulfone for all you busy, fabulous humans.
Embrace the age-old properties of turmeric and unlock its full potential with SPICE.
Stay Spicey
For more hacks to reduce inflammation and as an added bonus, improve your mood, check out our ‘Why do I Feel so Low? Blog.
Further Product Information
Swallow up to three capsules daily with water when needed.
Keep out of reach of children, recommended for adults only. If symptoms persist, talk with your health professional. In very rare cases, curcuma longa extract may harm the liver. Stop use and see a doctor if you have yellowing skin/eyes, or unusual fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine or itching.
We recommend a serving size of 4.3g for a large coffee although serving size is up to individual taste. For best results blend with a hand-held milk frother. Alternatively add to sauces, soups and baking.
Not suitable for vegans. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication under medical supervision, consult a health professional before using. Not suitable for under 5. This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Recommend no more than 4 servings a day.
Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides
Use daily. Add to any hot or cold liquid or baked goods. Suggested daily consumption 1-15g. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, please consult a health practitioner. Not suitable for children under 5. Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Further Reading and Studies
Efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in osteoarthritis pain of the knee: a pilot clinical trial
Effects of MSM on exercise-induced muscle and joint pain: a pilot study
Effects of Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) on exercise-induced oxidative stress, muscle damage, and pain following a half-marathon: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
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