Curcumin and chronic fatigue syndrome

[Guest guest]

Hi list Curcumin has a very low absorption rat. Does anyone know how to

enhance it?

Frank

 

bestsurprise2002 wrote:

>

>

> This does not pertain only to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - but to all

> conditions/issues where inflammation, oxidative stress, significant

> fatigue,.

> hyperalgesia (increased sensitivity to pain), including muscular tension,

> fatigue, irritability, depression, a subjective feeling of infection,

> and aches

> and pain are isssues. blessings, Shan

>

>

> Curcumin has been used safely as a culinary spice in Asia for centuries.

> It is estimated that adults in India ingest 80-200 mg of curcumin daily.

>

> Curcumin is also known as:

> Tumeric, Curcuma longa, Indian saffron, Saffron, Curcuminoids

>

> antioxidant

> anti inflammation

> anticoagulatant

>

> ~jvr

> ````

> (http://bit.ly/18FhQC <http://bit.ly/18FhQC>) eXaminer.com

> Deborah Mitchell

> Phoenix Alternative Medicine Examiner

> June 1

> _http://bit.ly/18FhQC <http://bit.ly/18FhQC>

> _ (http://bit.ly/18FhQC <http://bit.ly/18FhQC>)

>

> Curcumin and chronic fatigue syndrome

>

> Chronic fatigue syndrome affects millions of people in the United States,

> making it virtually impossible for many of them to hold a full-time or

> even

> part-time job, go to school, enjoy their families, or participate in

> routine or leisure activities. Estimates of the actual number of

> people who have

> the disease vary widely, from 500,000 to more than 4 million.

>

> So far there is no cure, but experts are on the trail of several

> potential

> treatments. Recent research is turning up promising information about

> curcumin, an active component of the herb turmeric.

>

> Study of curcumin and chronic fatigue

>

> Oxidative stress is a significant factor in chronic fatigue syndrome, and

> so ways to reduce it theoretically should also improve symptoms of this

> complex condition.

>

> A study published in the January 2009 issue of Immunobiology reports on

> mice who were challenged with a stress test for 10 minutes daily for

> 19 days.

> Half of the mice were given curcumin and the other half acted as controls.

>

> The control mice showed signs of significant fatigue and had hyperalgesia

> (increased sensitivity to pain), another common symptom of the syndrome.

>

> The mice who were given curcumin showed a significant reduction in

> fatigue, oxidative stress, and hyperalgesia.

>

> The investigators suggest that curcumin may be a valuble option in the

> treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.

>

> Curcumin in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

>

> Along with an increase in oxidative stress, research shows that chronic

> fatigue syndrome is accompanied by activation of the inflammatory

> response

> system, and that a natural agent called nuclear factor kappa

> beta (NFkappabeta) is the main intracellular mechanism that regulates

> inflammatory and oxidative stress mediators.

>

> In a _Belgian study_

>

(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17693979?ordinalpos=3 & itool=EntrezSystem2.PE\

ntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultRepo

>

<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17693979?ordinalpos=3 & itool=EntrezSystem2.PE\

ntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultRepo>

> rtPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum) , researchers studied the possible impact of

> inhibiting the production of NFkappabeta in patients who had chronic

> fatigue

> syndrome.

>

> They found that there were significant correlations between the

> production

> of NFkappabeta and symptoms typically associated with the syndrome,

> including muscular tension, fatigue, irritability, depression, a

> subjective feeling of infection, and aches and pain.

>

> They also discovered that the increase in oxidative stress and

> inflammation reported in previous studies of chronic fatigue syndrome

> may be caused by

> increased production of NFkappabeta.

>

> Given these results, the study’s authors suggest that people with chronic

> fatigue syndrome should be treated with antioxidants that are known to

> inhibit the production of NFkappabeta, including curcumin, quercetin,

> lipoic

> acid, and omega-3 fatty acids.

>

> Curcumin for chronic fatigue syndrome

>

>

> Curcumin is one of several curcuminoids, the natural pigments that give

> the spice turmeric its yellow color. It has both antioxidant and

> anti-inflammatory properties, and as such it is also used to treat

> arthritis,

> inflammatory bowel disease, and to help maintain a healthy

> cardiovascular system.

>

>

> The suggested dose of curcumin for chronic fatigue syndrome is 100 mg

> daily of an enteric-coated supplement, or 900 to 1,800 mg of regular

> supplements.

>

> The reason for the enteric coating is that curcumin has low

> bioavailability

> —the body does not readily absorb and assimilate it, because much of

> it is

> changed in the stomach. Therefore, an enteric-coated supplement can help

> ensure an adequate amount is utilized by the body.

>

> If you take uncoated curcumin, it is suggested that you also take

> piperine to enhance assimilation into the bloodstream. Some curcumin

> supplements

> have piperine (a black pepper derivative) added.

>

> Although side effects associated with curcumin use are very rare, it

> should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. People

> who are

> taking anticoagulants should talk to their doctor before taking curcumin.

> Always talk to your health-care provider before starting any new

> supplement

> program.

>

> You can find curcumin supplements at many Phoenix-area stores and

> pharmacies, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Healthy Habit Health

> Foods, and the

> Natural Medicinary.

>

> ~~~~

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

> Send an Email for free membership

> ~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~

> >>>>> Help ME Circle <<<<

> >>>> 1 June 2009 <<<<

> Editorship : j.van.roijen <j.van.roijen%40chello.nl>

> mail scanned by Comodo I. Security

> ~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~

>

>

[Guest guest]

Frank, Like anything that is synthesized in the lab, it is inefficient and

sometimes dangerous. Take natural Tumeric, which contains a large amount of

curcumin, including the co-factors that God added to make it work better.

 

John from Israel

 

, " FrankCuns-Rial "

<FrankCuns-Rial wrote:

>

> Hi list Curcumin has a very low absorption rat. Does anyone know how to

> enhance it?

> Frank

>

> bestsurprise2002 wrote:

> >

> >

> > This does not pertain only to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - but to all

> > conditions/issues where inflammation, oxidative stress, significant

> > fatigue,.

> > hyperalgesia (increased sensitivity to pain), including muscular tension,

> > fatigue, irritability, depression, a subjective feeling of infection,

> > and aches

> > and pain are isssues. blessings, Shan

> >

> >

> > Curcumin has been used safely as a culinary spice in Asia for centuries.

> > It is estimated that adults in India ingest 80-200 mg of curcumin daily.

> >

> > Curcumin is also known as:

> > Tumeric, Curcuma longa, Indian saffron, Saffron, Curcuminoids

> >

> > antioxidant

> > anti inflammation

> > anticoagulatant

> >

> > ~jvr

> > ````

> > (http://bit.ly/18FhQC <http://bit.ly/18FhQC>) eXaminer.com

> > Deborah Mitchell

> > Phoenix Alternative Medicine Examiner

> > June 1

> > _http://bit.ly/18FhQC <http://bit.ly/18FhQC>

> > _ (http://bit.ly/18FhQC <http://bit.ly/18FhQC>)

> >

> > Curcumin and chronic fatigue syndrome

> >

> > Chronic fatigue syndrome affects millions of people in the United States,

> > making it virtually impossible for many of them to hold a full-time or

> > even

> > part-time job, go to school, enjoy their families, or participate in

> > routine or leisure activities. Estimates of the actual number of

> > people who have

> > the disease vary widely, from 500,000 to more than 4 million.

> >

> > So far there is no cure, but experts are on the trail of several

> > potential

> > treatments. Recent research is turning up promising information about

> > curcumin, an active component of the herb turmeric.

> >

> > Study of curcumin and chronic fatigue

> >

> > Oxidative stress is a significant factor in chronic fatigue syndrome, and

> > so ways to reduce it theoretically should also improve symptoms of this

> > complex condition.

> >

> > A study published in the January 2009 issue of Immunobiology reports on

> > mice who were challenged with a stress test for 10 minutes daily for

> > 19 days.

> > Half of the mice were given curcumin and the other half acted as controls.

> >

> > The control mice showed signs of significant fatigue and had hyperalgesia

> > (increased sensitivity to pain), another common symptom of the syndrome.

> >

> > The mice who were given curcumin showed a significant reduction in

> > fatigue, oxidative stress, and hyperalgesia.

> >

> > The investigators suggest that curcumin may be a valuble option in the

> > treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.

> >

> > Curcumin in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

> >

> > Along with an increase in oxidative stress, research shows that chronic

> > fatigue syndrome is accompanied by activation of the inflammatory

> > response

> > system, and that a natural agent called nuclear factor kappa

> > beta (NFkappabeta) is the main intracellular mechanism that regulates

> > inflammatory and oxidative stress mediators.

> >

> > In a _Belgian study_

> >

(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17693979?ordinalpos=3 & itool=EntrezSystem2.PE\

ntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultRepo

> >

<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17693979?ordinalpos=3 & itool=EntrezSystem2.PE\

ntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultRepo>

> > rtPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum) , researchers studied the possible impact of

> > inhibiting the production of NFkappabeta in patients who had chronic

> > fatigue

> > syndrome.

> >

> > They found that there were significant correlations between the

> > production

> > of NFkappabeta and symptoms typically associated with the syndrome,

> > including muscular tension, fatigue, irritability, depression, a

> > subjective feeling of infection, and aches and pain.

> >

> > They also discovered that the increase in oxidative stress and

> > inflammation reported in previous studies of chronic fatigue syndrome

> > may be caused by

> > increased production of NFkappabeta.

> >

> > Given these results, the study’s authors suggest that people with chronic

> > fatigue syndrome should be treated with antioxidants that are known to

> > inhibit the production of NFkappabeta, including curcumin, quercetin,

> > lipoic

> > acid, and omega-3 fatty acids.

> >

> > Curcumin for chronic fatigue syndrome

> >

> >

> > Curcumin is one of several curcuminoids, the natural pigments that give

> > the spice turmeric its yellow color. It has both antioxidant and

> > anti-inflammatory properties, and as such it is also used to treat

> > arthritis,

> > inflammatory bowel disease, and to help maintain a healthy

> > cardiovascular system.

> >

> >

> > The suggested dose of curcumin for chronic fatigue syndrome is 100 mg

> > daily of an enteric-coated supplement, or 900 to 1,800 mg of regular

> > supplements.

> >

> > The reason for the enteric coating is that curcumin has low

> > bioavailability

> > †" the body does not readily absorb and assimilate it, because much of

> > it is

> > changed in the stomach. Therefore, an enteric-coated supplement can help

> > ensure an adequate amount is utilized by the body.

> >

> > If you take uncoated curcumin, it is suggested that you also take

> > piperine to enhance assimilation into the bloodstream. Some curcumin

> > supplements

> > have piperine (a black pepper derivative) added.

> >

> > Although side effects associated with curcumin use are very rare, it

> > should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. People

> > who are

> > taking anticoagulants should talk to their doctor before taking curcumin.

> > Always talk to your health-care provider before starting any new

> > supplement

> > program.

> >

> > You can find curcumin supplements at many Phoenix-area stores and

> > pharmacies, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Healthy Habit Health

> > Foods, and the

> > Natural Medicinary.

> >

> > ~~~~

> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

> > Send an Email for free membership

> > ~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~

> > >>>>> Help ME Circle <<<<

> > >>>> 1 June 2009 <<<<

> > Editorship : j.van.roijen <j.van.roijen%40chello.nl>

> > mail scanned by Comodo I. Security

> > ~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Curcumin is oil soluble, take it with some healthy oil.

 

--- On Sun, 6/7/09, yburkett <yburkett wrote:

 

 

yburkett <yburkett

Re: << >> Curcumin and chronic fatigue

syndrome

 

Sunday, June 7, 2009, 1:45 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frank, Like anything that is synthesized in the lab, it is inefficient and

sometimes dangerous. Take natural Tumeric, which contains a large amount of

curcumin, including the co-factors that God added to make it work better.

 

John from Israel

 

Alternative- Medicine- Forum@ s.com, " FrankCuns-Rial@ ... "

<FrankCuns-Rial@ ...> wrote:

>

> Hi list Curcumin has a very low absorption rat. Does anyone know how to

> enhance it?

> Frank

>

> bestsurprise2002@ ... wrote:

> >

> >

> > This does not pertain only to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - but to all

> > conditions/issues where inflammation, oxidative stress, significant

> > fatigue,.

> > hyperalgesia (increased sensitivity to pain), including muscular tension,

> > fatigue, irritability, depression, a subjective feeling of infection,

> > and aches

> > and pain are isssues. blessings, Shan

> >

> >

> > Curcumin has been used safely as a culinary spice in Asia for centuries.

> > It is estimated that adults in India ingest 80-200 mg of curcumin daily.

> >

> > Curcumin is also known as:

> > Tumeric, Curcuma longa, Indian saffron, Saffron, Curcuminoids

> >

> > antioxidant

> > anti inflammation

> > anticoagulatant

> >

> > ~jvr

> > ````

> > (http://bit.ly/ 18FhQC <http://bit.ly/ 18FhQC>) eXaminer.com

> > Deborah Mitchell

> > Phoenix Alternative Medicine Examiner

> > June 1

> > _http://bit.ly/ 18FhQC <http://bit.ly/ 18FhQC>

> > _ (http://bit.ly/ 18FhQC <http://bit.ly/ 18FhQC>)

> >

> > Curcumin and chronic fatigue syndrome

> >

> > Chronic fatigue syndrome affects millions of people in the United States,

> > making it virtually impossible for many of them to hold a full-time or

> > even

> > part-time job, go to school, enjoy their families, or participate in

> > routine or leisure activities. Estimates of the actual number of

> > people who have

> > the disease vary widely, from 500,000 to more than 4 million.

> >

> > So far there is no cure, but experts are on the trail of several

> > potential

> > treatments. Recent research is turning up promising information about

> > curcumin, an active component of the herb turmeric.

> >

> > Study of curcumin and chronic fatigue

> >

> > Oxidative stress is a significant factor in chronic fatigue syndrome, and

> > so ways to reduce it theoretically should also improve symptoms of this

> > complex condition.

> >

> > A study published in the January 2009 issue of Immunobiology reports on

> > mice who were challenged with a stress test for 10 minutes daily for

> > 19 days.

> > Half of the mice were given curcumin and the other half acted as controls.

> >

> > The control mice showed signs of significant fatigue and had hyperalgesia

> > (increased sensitivity to pain), another common symptom of the syndrome.

> >

> > The mice who were given curcumin showed a significant reduction in

> > fatigue, oxidative stress, and hyperalgesia.

> >

> > The investigators suggest that curcumin may be a valuble option in the

> > treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.

> >

> > Curcumin in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

> >

> > Along with an increase in oxidative stress, research shows that chronic

> > fatigue syndrome is accompanied by activation of the inflammatory

> > response

> > system, and that a natural agent called nuclear factor kappa

> > beta (NFkappabeta) is the main intracellular mechanism that regulates

> > inflammatory and oxidative stress mediators.

> >

> > In a _Belgian study_

> > (http://www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/17693979? ordinalpos= 3 & itool=EntrezSy

stem2.PEntrez. Pubmed.Pubmed_ ResultsPanel. Pubmed_DefaultRe po

> > <http://www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/17693979? ordinalpos= 3 & itool=EntrezSy

stem2.PEntrez. Pubmed.Pubmed_ ResultsPanel. Pubmed_DefaultRe po>

> > rtPanel.Pubmed_ RVDocSum) , researchers studied the possible impact of

> > inhibiting the production of NFkappabeta in patients who had chronic

> > fatigue

> > syndrome.

> >

> > They found that there were significant correlations between the

> > production

> > of NFkappabeta and symptoms typically associated with the syndrome,

> > including muscular tension, fatigue, irritability, depression, a

> > subjective feeling of infection, and aches and pain.

> >

> > They also discovered that the increase in oxidative stress and

> > inflammation reported in previous studies of chronic fatigue syndrome

> > may be caused by

> > increased production of NFkappabeta.

> >

> > Given these results, the study’s authors suggest that people with

chronic

> > fatigue syndrome should be treated with antioxidants that are known to

> > inhibit the production of NFkappabeta, including curcumin, quercetin,

> > lipoic

> > acid, and omega-3 fatty acids.

> >

> > Curcumin for chronic fatigue syndrome

> >

> >

> > Curcumin is one of several curcuminoids, the natural pigments that give

> > the spice turmeric its yellow color. It has both antioxidant and

> > anti-inflammatory properties, and as such it is also used to treat

> > arthritis,

> > inflammatory bowel disease, and to help maintain a healthy

> > cardiovascular system.

> >

> >

> > The suggested dose of curcumin for chronic fatigue syndrome is 100 mg

> > daily of an enteric-coated supplement, or 900 to 1,800 mg of regular

> > supplements.

> >

> > The reason for the enteric coating is that curcumin has low

> > bioavailability

> > †" the body does not readily absorb and assimilate it, because much of

> > it is

> > changed in the stomach. Therefore, an enteric-coated supplement can help

> > ensure an adequate amount is utilized by the body.

> >

> > If you take uncoated curcumin, it is suggested that you also take

> > piperine to enhance assimilation into the bloodstream. Some curcumin

> > supplements

> > have piperine (a black pepper derivative) added.

> >

> > Although side effects associated with curcumin use are very rare, it

> > should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. People

> > who are

> > taking anticoagulants should talk to their doctor before taking curcumin.

> > Always talk to your health-care provider before starting any new

> > supplement

> > program.

> >

> > You can find curcumin supplements at many Phoenix-area stores and

> > pharmacies, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Healthy Habit Health

> > Foods, and the

> > Natural Medicinary.

> >

> > ~~~~

> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~

> > Send an Email for free membership

> > ~:~:~:~:~:~: ~:~:~:~:~ :~:~:~:~: ~

> > >>>>> Help ME Circle <<<<

> > >>>> 1 June 2009 <<<<

> > Editorship : j.van.roijen@ ... <j.van. roijen%40chello. nl>

> > mail scanned by Comodo I. Security

> > ~:~:~:~:~:~: ~:~:~:~:~ :~:~:~:~: ~

> >

> >