Anti-inflammex

ANTI-INFLAMMEX
The Ultimate Anti-Inflammatory - It Puts the Fire Out! Curcumin, the active component of Turmeric Boswellia (Boswellin serrata) contains (Curcuma longa), is well known for its anti-inflammatory anti-inflammatory phytochemicals.7 The anti- properties. Several clinical trials have found Curcumin to inflammatory action of boswellic acid hasbeen demonstrated in clinical studies.8 be an effective anti-inflammatory and analgesic compound.1 In one study Curcumin directly inhibited the mediator, leukotrienes.9 In controlled, double- enzymatic activity of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), which blind studies, Boswellia extract demonstrated initiates the release of proinflammatory prostaglandins.2 positive outcomes for ulcerative colitis.10Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis have This may suggest that Curcumin could have some beneficial applications in modulating inflammatory agents of Boswellia serrata.11 Standard dose disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. According to as an anti-inflammatory is 1,200 mg per day in investigators at the University of California, San Diego, and the Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego, Bilberry (Vaccinum Myrtillus) contains research found Curcumin to be a safe COX-2 inhibitor in high concentrations of anthocyanosides.
humans.3 Curcumin appears to exhibit a number of direct Anthocyanosides increase intracellular levelsof vitamin C, which build and strengthen anti-inflammatory actions, and it acts as a scavenger of nitric oxide, a COX-2 inducer and proinflammatory substance.4 Clinically, Curcumin has worked well as an integrity improves circulation of blood to anti-inflammatory for postoperative inflammation, connective tissue, promoting healing after rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis.1,5,6 The injury and reducing inflammation. DuringWWII pilots of the British Royal Airforce recommended dose for Curcumin, as an anti-inflammatory is 1,200 – 1,800 mg per day in three divided doses. To achieve a similar amount of Curcumin with Turmeric would confirmed that bilberry extracts improve visual require that a dose of 8,000 – 60,000 mg be taken per day.
acuity and the ability to see at night.13 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). As an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, Rosemary is able to scavenge nitric oxide, an inducer of the COX-2 enzyme.14, Supplement Facts
15 The flavonoids contained in the leaves of this medicinal herb have been reported to decrease the permeability and fragility of capillaries.16, 17 Amount Per ServingVitamin C (esterfied-acid free) 45 mg.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Root) has been used for a number of different conditions with positive effects. It works well as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidantand protease component.18 A number of experimental, double-blind studies have shown gingers effective action in cases of nausea, vomiting and motion sickness.19-21 Ginger may provide relief to those living with rheumatoid arthritis.
Boswellin® Extract (from Boswellia serrata Experimental studies have suggested that it may help to reduce pain and Resin, standardized to 70% Boswellic Acid), L-Lysine (from 300 mg. of L-Lysine HCl), L- Ashwagandha (from Withania sominfera Root). When taken in combination with Boswellia serrata, Curcumin, and Zinc, Ashwagandha has been shown to bring some relief to osteoarthritis patients.24 Contained within the construct of Vaccininum myrtillus Fruit, standardized to Ashwagandha are at least 26 bioactive alkaloids and steroidal lactones called withanolides, the most active of which appears to be withaferin A. Studies have Extract (from Rosmarinus officinalis Leaf), shown that Ashwagandha modulates the immune system, and aids in cases of anxiety and psychological complaints.25-27 Therapeutically, this Ayurvedic plant has been used as an adaptogen, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac, alterative, Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC), L-Citrulline, Ginger astringent, nervine, respiratory stimulant, sedative, and tonic.28 Ashwagandha is a sweet/bitter root and, according to Ayurvedic theory, it can penetrate the deeptissue of the body and evoke deep-tissue cleansing.
Bromelain is a sulfur containing proteolytic enzyme that is harvested from the stem of the pineapple plant. The proteolytic enzymes demonstrate NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, wheat, milk & egg powerful anti-inflammatory properties that break down scar tissue, and products, sugar, starch, artificial flavors, edema. Eighty milligrams of bromelain (divided equally) was given to patients suffering from edema. The results showed that 62.5 percent of the patients healed more rapidly than expected.29 In another controlled test of 146 boxer’s bromelain past the challenge. Seventy-four of the boxers received bromelainto treat a number of bruises. The remaining seventy-two boxers were given aplacebo. In Fifty-eight of the boxers treated with bromelain bruising clearedwithin four days. In contrast, the placebo treated boxers took eight to ten days The Food and Drug Administration have not to clear of bruises.30 Flavonoids act as antioxidants, they inhibit lipid evaluated the statements contained within this document. This product is provided for its nutri- peroxidation by scavenging superoxide anions and hydroxyl radicals.31 tional benefits only and is not intended to diagnose, Flavonoids act as anti-inflammatories by inhibiting the activity of the pro- treat, cure or prevent any disease. inflammatory enzymes COX-2 and Lipoxygenase.32 Satoskar PR, et al. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory property of curcumin (diferuloyl methane) in patients with postoperative inflammation. Int J Clin Pharmacal Ther Toxicol1986;24(12):651-4.
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