CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
OSTEOPOROSIS
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Which statement is/are true about Turmeric/Curcumin?
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Doctor’s Best Curcumin C3 Complex®is a potent antioxidant that protects cells and tissues by fighting free radicals and proven to support healthy joint function.
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Curcumin blocks certain enzymes and cytokines that lead to inflammation. This sheds light on the possibility of curcumin as a complementary treatment for RA.
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BioPerine®, an extract of Black Pepper fruit that contains 95-98% piperine, as a natural bioenhancer to help in absorption of curcumin.
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Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.
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All of the above.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Turmeric is a plant and it’s the roots of the plant that are used to make the spice that is used in cooking and herbal drinks. Curcumin is the naturally occurring compound within the plant’s roots that give it it’s bright yellow colour and is known as a carotenoid compound. It is also a very strong antioxidant.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is turmeric good for? Brown explains that the active ingredient in turmeric is a natural compound (polyphenol) called curcumin, which has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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