Turma-Blend Capsule

Description

Turma-Blend features BCM-95®—a standardized complex of curcumin, curcuminoids, and essential oils extracted from the turmeric rhizome. This bioavailable, efficacious formulation provides a broad spectrum of antioxidant activity from turmeric, an herbal remedy with a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, for cytokine balance and support of joint, muscle, neurologic, and cognitive health.

Curcumin, the principal curcuminoid in turmeric, has been the subject of vast research in recent years. The pleiotropic nature of curcumin’s biological effects make it an interesting compound to researchers who study common chronic health concerns, such as those associated with joints, the cardiovascular system, glucose metabolism, brain function, mood, and cell-cycle regulation.

The mechanisms underlying curcumin’s effects are diverse and have not been fully elucidated, but it is known that curcumin has powerful antioxidant activity and that it has multiple molecular targets, including transcription factors, cell cycle proteins, cytokines, chemokines, enzymes (e.g., COX-2), receptors, and adhesion molecules. These effects make curcumin applicable to a wide array of clinical presentations.

Patented Formulation: BCM-95®
While the beneficial effects of curcumin are hardly arguable, an area of intense research is how to make curcumin more bioavailable. Poor absorption in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, rapid metabolism, and rapid systemic elimination are characteristics of commercially available curcumin preparations. While investigating a way to overcome these challenges, scientists discovered they could take advantage of the synergism between the curcuminoids and the sesquiterpenoids (essential oils) naturally present in turmeric. This discovery resulted in the development of BCM-95—a 100% natural whole turmeric extract composed of 86% curcuminoids (curcumin, demethoxycurcuminoid, and bisdemethoxycurcuminoid) and 7%-9% essential oils.

Essential oils are a natural component of the turmeric rhizome. Not only do they enhance absorption of curcuminoids, but they also impart health benefits. The essential oils found in BCM-95 are extracted using double steam distillation. Essential oils comprise 7% to 9% of turmeric, with 50% of that being ar-turmerone, alpha-turmerone, and beta-turmerone. Some of the other essential oils present in BCM-95 include ar-curcumene, alpha-curcumene, zingiberene, betasesquiphellandrene, beta-atlantone, and germacrone.

Clinical Applications

• Provides Antioxidant and Cell-Protective Activity
• Supports Joint Health and Helps Relieve Minor Pain Associated With Physical Activity
• Supports the Health of Organs and Systems by Modulating the Production of Cytokines and Other Signaling Molecules
• Supports The Body's Efforts to Promote Healthy Cell Growth and Inhibit Unhealthy Cell Growth in Certain Cell Lines
• Supports Brain/Neuronal Health and a Healthy Mood
• Supports a Healthy Microbial Environment

Directions For Use

Take one capsule twice daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Consult your healthcare professional prior to use. Individuals taking medication, especially blood thinners or for cancer, should discuss potential interactions with their healthcare professional. Do not use if tamper seal is damaged.

Other Ingredients

Capsule (hypromellose and water), dicalcium phosphate, ascorbyl palmitate, silica, and carboxymethyl cellulose

Does NOT Include

Wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, soy, animal and dairy products, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, sesame, ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial colors, and artificial sweeteners.

Storage

Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.