In a 12-week study in which a cohort of 80 healthy men and women between the ages of 50 and 80 years old supplemented with a highly bioavailable Curcumin (a flavonoid extracted from turmeric) improved working memory while also reducing fatigue and stress reactivity significantly. Assessment took place at baseline, and then at 4 and […]
Experts expect ashwagandha to continue to rise in rank among other products in the adaptogen market. Ashwagandha, one of the most widely-regarded ingredients in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, has been generating unprecedented buzz for the past several years, especially in the U.S. The fruit-bearing herb is indigenous to northern Africa, India, and several other Asian and […]
Research suggests BCM-95 curcumin could be effective in the prevention and treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. A new study investigating BCM-95 turmeric extract for potential as a preventive and treatment agent for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFLD) disease demonstrated promising results. BCM-95 offers a potentiated delivery form of curcumin, a naturally occurring plant polyphenol. BCM-95 […]
This traditional botanical has long roots in history that are finally reaching consumers around the world. Traditional medicine continues to converge with consumer demand for whole foods and naturally functional ingredients. At the same time, scientific research and modern technology have led to new understanding of how traditional herbs affect health and enabled companies to […]
Subjects taking curcumin experienced significant improvements in memory and attention abilities. Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss, according to results of a study conducted by UCLA researchers published online Jan. 19 in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Researchers examined the effects […]
Subjects taking curcumin experienced significant improvements in memory and attention abilities. Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss, according to results of a study conducted by UCLA researchers published online Jan. 19 in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Researchers examined the effects […]
Curcumin, a chemical contained within the wildly popular spice turmeric, is drawing R&D interest in food and beverage applications, according to Frost & Sullivan’s visionary science team. It’s ability to be used as a natural food color is of special interest. Extract and ingredient manufacturers are exploring ways to incorporate curcumin in the formulation of […]
A recent study published in the journal Carcinogenesis has shown several pathways by which a special form of clinically studied curcumin blended with turmeric essential oils called BCM-95 Curcumin can affect pancreatic cancer, specifically pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). PDAC is the most common form of pancreatic cancer and has a very poor prognosis, with approximately […]
