A spice full of healthy properties

Turmeric is the spice of the future. In a society that is increasing the levels of stress, inflammation is, unfortunately, the norm. This ancient plant has become more essential than ever both for its anti-inflammatory properties and its antioxidant action. Antioxidants protect the body’s cells against oxidative damage, premature ageing and disease.

Scientific studies have shown that this spice can also reduce levels of certain inflammatory markers in the body. Chronic inflammation can lead to diseases like arthritis, cancer and heart disease.

This plant has recognized digestive properties. Numerous studies have shown that turmeric can help reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and improve liver and gallbladder function. It may also help relieve symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis and Chron’s disease.

Turmeric supports brain function and prevents neurological disease such as depression and Alzheimer’s disease. It increases level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein found in the brain and nervous system. BDNF is involved in creating new brain cells and connecting existing ones.

Another benefit of turmeric is its ability to improve heart health. It help to maintain the elasticity of blood vessels and reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides.

More recent studies have shown that it may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells and reduce the size of tumors.

Make sure you consume quality, standardized turmeric

Regularly consuming it in meals is a healthy habit, but unfortunately, it is often insufficient.

If you want to clearly notice its therapeutic benefits, we recommend taking it in supplement form. Why?

There are several reasons; the first oneis a question of quantity. Consumed in food, the amount of turmeric is not as much as the one you would consume in supplement form.

The second is a question of quality. Turmeric often undergoes various chemical processes during cooking that alter the effectiveness of its active ingredients. Turmeric in supplement form, on the other hand, is processed in a way that preserves the purity and efficacy of its active ingredients.

The third reason is somewhat more symptomatic. Turmeric can sometimes cause stomach irritation in some people. This possibility is significantly reduced if it is taken in capsules.

How do you choose one of the many supplements available on the market?

In order to choose a quality supplement, we first need to talk about curcuminoids. Curcuminoids are the main active ingredients in turmeric, and are responsible for all its health-giving properties.

Therefore, to ensure the effectiveness of a supplement containing turmeric, we must make sure that it indicates, in its composition, the amount of curcuminoids it contains. If it only states the amount of turmeric, this means that it is not standardised.

The highest quality supplements always specify the amount of active ingredient, in this case curcuminoids, contained in the dosage. In this way they guarantee the consumer that the beneficial properties of the plant are present in the supplement.

Lanier Pharma has formulated the product Artrinox, in which we specify the amount of turmeric and curcuminiodes per capsule. In addition, this product presents a powerful combination of ingredients that act in synergy to take care of our joints.

Turmeric joins UCI type II collagen, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, chondroitin, vitamin D and manganese, to protect, recover and prevent joint problems.

La entrada Use and benefit of turmeric se publicó primero en Lanierpharma.

Diet is key to good joint health

There are some factors that cause or aggravate resentful joints and generate pain. We look at some of them, offering simple, coherent, and easy-to-implement solutions to help you have quality joints.

Obesity and poor diet

When we are overweight, our joints usually suffer from stress and strain. Poor diet particularly affects the joint system, as it acidifies the body, increasing pain and inflammation in the joints.

Solution: Eat right and maintain a balanced weight. A good diet based on veggies, fruit, protein and quality fats will ensure that our joints get the nutrients they need most. Vitamins such as C, D and E; minerals like selenium, zinc, magnesium, manganese and copper; polyunsaturated fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6. These nutrients have decisive effects as promoting the production of new collagen, reducing inflammation, generating joint muscle mass and alkalinizing the body.

Avoid acidifying foods such as vinegars, tomatoes, spinach, aubergines, red meat, seafood, sausages, sugars, saturated and trans fats as much as possible. A moderate and healthy diet will also help us to maintain a healthy weight range.

Dehydration

Dehydrated joints will lose elasticity and thickness in the structures that act as cushions, preventing friction between bones (cartilage, bursae, dics).

Solution: Hydrate. Drink one and a half to two liters of water a day and avoid dehydrating beverages such as coffee or alcohol.

Exercise keeps joints young

Joints are made for movement. If they are not used, they atrophy. That is why moving is essential: go on a walk, dance, even go shopping or to the park. Any plan will be a good alternative if you get off the couch.

Excessive physical exercise

Excessive, inadequate, or poorly executed high-level sport can lead to overloading or premature wear and tear.

Solution: Practice sport in an adequate and supervised way. There are numerous options for exercise, choose according to your tastes and physical condition. Any discipline can be beneficial if it is medically approved and supervised by a professional. Swimming, aquagym, walking, pilates, yoga, tai chi are just a few examples.

Repetitive actions

This type of injury is most common in the workplace due to overuse of certain joints.

Solution: See a physiotherapist and correct bad postural habits.

Stress

Stress is very harmful to our joints. Among other things, it promotes inflammatory processes, increases stiffness and pain, and delays the regeneration of injuries.

Solution: Quality sleep, rest and relaxation. Rest allows your joints to do the same, allowing them to recover. Even more important is quality sleep. It is during the deep sleep phase that your whole body regenerates. If you don’t rest well, you can wake up tired, stiff and sore. Don’t forget to practice techniques or guidelines that allow you to lower stress levels such as meditation or deep breathing.

Ageing

It’s an inevitable physiological state. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do your part to slow and slow the deterioration of your joints.

That’s where you can help with good joint supplementation. Glucosamine, chondroitin, collagen, MSM, shark cartilage, hyaluronic acid, turmeric, magnesium, manganese, vitamin D are the substances most commonly used in this type of supplementation and those with the most scientific evidence to reduce pain and improve joint structures.

In Lanier Pharma we have formulated Artrinox, a supplement based on Collagen type UC-II of last generation, Hyaluronic Acid, Glucosamine Sulphate, Chondroitin Sulphate, Vitamin D, Manganese and Turmeric. This carefully studied combination of ingredients provides a reduction in joint pain and inflammation, while protecting cartilage and other joint structures.

La entrada Tips to keep your joints healthy and youthful se publicó primero en Lanierpharma.

Lugo JP, Zainulabedin MS, Carril NE

Nutrition Journal (2016) 15:14. DOI 10.1186/s12037-016-0130-8

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La entrada Efficacy and tolerability of an undenatured type II collagen for modulating symptoms of knee osteoarthritis: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. se publicó primero en Lanierpharma.