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<\/p>\nSomething happened when I hit my\u00a040’s. I would often find myself going to bed with aches, and waking up with new ones. I’d try to think of what I had done to cause the pain, and was dumbfounded. Normal\u00a0daily activity could set me off into discomfort – a long day at the mall, a quick kayak ride, gardening in my front yard or simply goofing off with my daughter (I don’t remember cartwheels hurting so much?).\u00a0 These are activities I used to be able to shake off with a good night’s rest.<\/p>\n
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As we age, gradual loss of water, collagen and blood flow throughout the body take a toll. The ligaments and tendons that hold our joints together also become stiff. At the same time,\u00a0osteoarthritis\u00a0can cause the cartilage in a joint to wear away.\u00a0Sometimes called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis,\u00a0osteoarthritis<\/em>\u00a0(OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints, affecting approximately 27 million Americans Both processes can lead to aching, soreness, and pain.\u00a0 Many are now choosing to take supplements that have been shown to help reduce inflammation and joint discomfort. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve heard the buzz about Curcumin, derived from the popular spice Turmeric<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Curcumin supplement formulas are HOT right now, and finally getting the attention they deserve.<\/p>\n No whole-body health regimen would be complete without curcumin. This remarkable turmeric extract benefits nearly every organ system.Curcumin extract helps inhibit inflammation that can lead to joint discomfort, supports a strong immune system, promotes heart health, and offers potent antioxidant protection.<\/p>\n As curcumin is not an essential nutrient, there is no recommended daily value. However, given its anti-inflammatory properties, it’s clearly a great thing to add to your daily routine. \u00a0I do love making and eating curries (like this curried potato and garbanzos on wilted greens), but the thought of having curry EVERY SINGLE DAY just doesn’t excite me.<\/p>\n Because curcumin is not well absorbed, a supplement formulated to improve bioavailability works best. The LifeExtension Bio-Curcumin<\/strong><\/a> is a great option because it offers ultra-absorbable curcumin for whole-body health support.<\/p>\n Life Extension\u00ae has created Super Bio-Curcumin\u00ae using an ultra-potent extract called BCM-95\u00ae Bio-Curcumin\u00ae \u2014 which is actually seven times more absorbable than conventional extracts. Plus, BCM-95\u00ae Bio-Curcumin\u00ae also remains in the bloodstream almost twice as long as standard curcumin extracts.<\/p>\n A study showed that just one 400 mg capsule of Super Bio-Curcumin\u00ae with BCM-95\u00ae per day provides curcumin blood concentrations equivalent to up to 2,772 mg of typical 95% curcumin extracts.8\u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n The\u00a0LifeExtension Bio-Curcumin <\/strong><\/a>serving is one capsule a day, so it’s easy to take with my breakfast in the morning!<\/p>\n Another great supplement (also just one capsule a day) is the LifeExtension Artho-Immune Joint Support.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 If you have done a repetitive activity over the years, like typing (wrists), bending over (back, hips), bending at the knees, these joints may become stiffer than others. As we age, there\u2019s an increase in certain cytokines (immune-modulating agents) that contribute to bone health conditions. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha) is one such agent. These pro-inflammatory agents have been implicated to affect aging joints.1,2<\/sup><\/p>\nCurcumin – What’s the Deal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Can I Get Enough Curcumin From Food Every Day?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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