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The Benefits of Curcumin and Why You Should Consider Taking Curcumin For Pain, Even the Prevention and Reversal of Cancer

Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid found in turmeric. You are probably familiar with turmeric, especially if you enjoy curry type foods but what you may not be familiar with are the many amazing benefits of curcumin and of course what those curcumin benefits may mean to you.

Two other curcuminoids are found in turmeric. They are:

1) desmethoxycurcumin
2) bis-desmethoxycurcumin.

In order to receive the benefits of these curcumioids you may want to add turmeric to your list of kitchen spices, if you do not already use it, or purchase some curcumin extract.

The science behind curcumin is suggestive and promising and if you have read any of my information previously you'll know that I rarely talk out of my hat. I always try to have research on hand to back up what I say or hypothesize. However ...

As in most herbal or natural substances that can not be patented there is no definitive science that clearly states curcumin will do this or that. Curcumin in its natural state as either turmeric or extract is non-toxic. However, as soon as the drug companies discover the chemical formula to synthetic curcumin you can be sure of two things:

1) It will be far more expensive
2) It will most likely make you sick or kill you

To find out about the benefits of natural curcumin keep reading.

Contents at a Glance

Why Do I Use Curcumin?
Curcumin with Bioperine
Curcumin for Pancreatitis
My Pancreatitis Blog
Scientific Research Uncovers Benefits of...
Curcumin for Cancer

I use curcumin for pancreas inflammation prevention

I personally use curcumin because it puts out the fire of inflammation. Together with grape seed extract and vitamin C, curcumin helps to keep me free of Pancreatitis pain and acute episodes. I have been using it for 16 years. You can read my story here: Living With and Overcoming Pancreatitis

Most doctors are not aware of the benefits of curcumin and turmeric.

There is plenty of scientific research about curcumin and there seems to be great potential and possible use in Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, inflammatory conditions, and several types of cancer; however, there seems to be a concern regarding absorption.

Curcumin is not easily absorbed into the bloodstream and most of it stays in the gastrointestinal tract. However ...

This flaw of curcumin, so to speak, isn't all bad because this apparent "hanging out in the intestines" makes it an ideal supplement for alternative treatment of GI conditions such as colon cancer and IBS. Supposedly absorption into the bloodstream is improved significantly when curcumin is used in combination with a black pepper extract called piperine, also known by the brand name Bioperine. However I am pretty sure, in fact willing to bet, you could simply add black pepper to your food when using turmeric or curcumin and get the same results.

Curcumin with Bioperine

Bioperine (black pepper extract) may enhance absorption of curcumin. I have not used this product and therefore have no personal experience or testimony to its efficacy. You can read more about the bioavailability of curcumin coupled with Bioperine (enhances absortion by as much as 2000%) by visiting this Wikipedia Article.

Life Extension Super Curcumin with Bioperine 800mg Capsule, 60-Count

Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)

Curcumin for Pancreatitis

I personally use curcumin for pancreatitis and can positively recommend curcumin for Pancreatitis pain relief and the elimination of the inflammation that creates pancreatic tissue damage. I can not say that curcumin alone is the answer simply because I combine curcumin with 2 other supplements that also reduce inflammation, grape seed extract and vitamin C. However ...

I can say that curcumin is very beneficial in stopping inflammation and pain due to inflammation. The research below will also substantiate what I know to be true, especially in regards to Pancreatitis. If you suffer with pain that is due to inflammation, Pancreatitis, Arthritis, Lupus any inflammatory type condition, you may find benefit by using curcumin to eliminate the pain and inflammation.

Curcumin - The Benefits of Curcumin

The Benefits of Curcumin and Why You Should Consider Taking Curcumin For Pain, Even the Prevention and Reversal of Cancer

Contents at a Glance

Contents at a Glance

Why Do I Use Curcumin?

Curcumin with Bioperine

Curcumin for Pancreatitis

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My Pancreatitis Blog

Learn what I have done to overcome pancreatitis

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Curcumin for Cancer

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Curcumin for Arthritis

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