Inflammation Fighter: Thorne Curcumin Phytosome

​Many of you have cooked with turmeric before. It is a spice that turns your food a gorgeous shade of yellow! It is a staple in Indian food and curries. You might not have known that this spice also contains a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. 

​Turmeric gets its anti-inflammatory benefits from a component, called curcumin. Many supplements are available that use the whole turmeric plant. These supplements are somewhat trendy, but may not give you the benefit you are looking for. 
 
Instead, Dr. Matt has found that taking the isolated form of Curcumin Phytosome is most beneficial. You may remember that within the last year, Dr. Matt had a significant knee injury, requiring surgery. The Thorne Curcumin supplement that we sell in our office became a  staple supplement post-surgery to aid in his recovery!  Dr. Matt still takes this supplement on a daily basis as part of his core supplement routine.

​Dr. Matt recommends everyone have Curcumin on their shelves as a supplement that can be used to fight inflammation and help with pain management. 

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​“Curcumin seems to target specific molecules or pathways that control the cell cycle. It also blocks inflammatory cytokines and enzymes, including cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)… a 2021 review of 15 randomized controlled trials found curcumin relieved OA pain and stiffness as well or better than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and celecoxib – minus potentially serious side effects.“1
 1:Quote was extracted from this article:
https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/anti-inflammatory/turmeric-wont-help-arthritis

​Prolonged NSAID, most common, ibuprofen, use will cause kidney disease.  Another common pain reliever, Tylenol, is known to cause liver damage with prolonged use.  Curcumin, taken in normal doses, does not have these nasty side effects. 

It is important to note that just like with ibuprofen, a common contra-indication to taking curcumin, is taking any blood thinners. In addition, if you take curcumin in very large doses, over an extended period of time, it may cause kidney stones (though not kidney disease).