Curcuminoids
are the bright yellow anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant compounds
of the turmeric root. Curcuminoids also cause cancer cell
apoptosis (programmed cell death). There are many diseases
that are very inflammatory in nature, most being in the
category of auto-immune diseases whereby the immune system
breaks down and starts attacking itself. Curcuminoids have
been shown to be very anti-inflammatory without any negative
side effects and many additional positive benefits. Curcuminoids
are dual-action antioxidants extracted from the turmeric
root. They have the unique property of both preventing the
formation of free radicals, and of neutralizing free radicals.
Curcuminoids are considered to be “bio-protectants”
due to their prevention and intervention activity. America
’s Finest, extract contains 95% Curcuminoids (Patented
Curcumin C3 Complex® from Sabinsa Corporation).
Recent research has revealed
that free radicals play an important role in the progression
of aging and related conditions. Curcuminoids extract, with
a unique composition of the curcuminoids - curcumin, demethoxycurcumin,
bisdemethoxycurcumin - is a standardized extract from turmeric,
or Curcuma longa. The product contains a minimum of 95%
curcuminoids. Unlike other antioxidants, there are two particular
modes of antioxidant action of curcuminoids. The "prevention
mode" prevents the formation of free radicals. The
second mechanism, known as the "intervention mode",
neutralizes the already formed free radicals by the action
of free radical scavenging. Curcumin C3 Complex® is
therefore considered an effective "Bio-protectant"
due to its dual activity of prevention and intervention.
1. Majeed, M. et al.(1995)Curcuminoids
:Antioxidant Phytonutrients.NutriScience Publishers Inc.,Piscataway,
New Jersey.
Curcuminoids are covered
by US patent 5,861,415 issued to Sabinsa Corporation in
1999.
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