Natural Factors Turmeric and Bromelain is a combination of two powerful anti-inflammatory agents that are safe, effective, and highly beneficial for a variety of inflammatory conditions. The capsules can be taken to relieve acute inflammation in the digestive tract or other parts of the body, as well as for ongoing daily support for inflammatory joint and digestive conditions.
Turmeric
Turmeric, sometimes called Indian saffron or golden spice, is a perennial herbaceous plant that resembles ginger and grows in Asia and Central America. The ground roots are used as a spice. The bright yellow color of processed turmeric has inspired many cultures to use it as a dye. Ground turmeric is also a main ingredient in curry powder.
Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric and has powerful biological properties. Ayurvedic medicine, a traditional Indian system of healing, and Western medicine recommend turmeric for a variety of health conditions - chronic pain and inflammation, flatulence, colic, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, and as a pain reliever.
Curcumin not only directly controls inflammation by inhibiting leukotrienes and thromboxane (inflammatory mediators), but also has an indirect anti-inflammatory effect. It increases the body's ability to fight inflammation while preventing the breakdown of cortisone, the body's anti-inflammatory hormone.
As an antioxidant, curcumin helps stabilize membranes damaged by inflammation.
Main properties of curcumin
→ Anti-inflammatory properties – reduce the deterioration that people with arthritis feel in their joints.
→ Pain relief - turmeric is considered a pain reliever, the spice also relieves arthritis pain.
→ Improving liver function – the powerful antioxidant effect of turmeric protects the liver from the damaging effects of various toxins.
→ It has a positive effect on the function of the digestive system - it plays an important role in the absorption of food, helps with intestinal inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Bromelain
Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme extracted from the stem or fruit of the pineapple plant Ananas comosus. One of the most popular natural active ingredients used in herbal medicine, a natural remedy for various health problems. Due to its ability to affect many aspects of inflammation, it is mainly used in cases of injuries, sprains, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. It is effective alone or especially in combination with curcumin.
Health benefits of bromelain
→ For osteoarthritis - the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of bromelain make it effective for pain, soft tissue swelling, and joint stiffness associated with osteoarthritis.
→ Relieves sinusitis and asthma – results from studies show that it is useful for reducing the duration of symptoms of sinusitis and related conditions that affect breathing and nasal passages. It is also used for asthma or other forms of allergic respiratory disease.
→ Improves digestion and colitis symptoms – supports the function of the digestive system, relieving indigestion and inflammation of the mucous membrane in ulcers.
→ Has cardioprotective properties - inhibits the ability of platelets to stick together (aggregation), which helps reduce clot formation and cardiovascular problems.
Bromelain enhances immune system function. It may have antibacterial effects against certain bacteria that affect the intestines, such as Escherichia coli.
Some manufacturers include it in weight loss supplements, as it is believed that the enzymes in bromelain can increase the rate at which the body digests fat.
Turmeric and Bromelain - Work Best Together
Benefits of Natural Factors Turmeric and Bromelain Capsules:
→ Studies on the use of both herbs show that they have a significant anti-inflammatory effect and to achieve optimal results from their action, it is best to use them together. One reason is that only 60% of turmeric is absorbed. To improve its absorption, it is recommended to take turmeric with a proteolytic enzyme such as bromelain.
→ Aids digestion. Turmeric stimulates bile production, and bromelain is beneficial for the pancreas. The combination of these two minimizes gas and bloating associated with indigestion.
→ As highly effective anti-inflammatory herbal ingredients, turmeric and bromelain are a natural combination for joint pain relief, have almost no side effects, and act as a complement to glucosamine sulfate and MSM for healthy cartilage and joints.
→ With their antioxidant effect, they protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals.
Method of administration:
1 to 4 capsules daily.
