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Tumeric or curcumin has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for
the treatment of inflammation and has very effective antioxidants as
well.
Doctors are now using tumeric "curcumin" for inflammatory
conditions: arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute infections. Also for
health conditions caused by free radical damage: cardiovascular
problems, arterial damage, heart disease, and others. Tumeric is also
used in the treatment of certain cancers.
<>Many studies have shown the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and
anti-cancer powers of curcuminoids in the herb tumeric. In a
double-blind test, people with rheumatoid arthritis who received
curcumin benefited equally to people who took the drug phyenylbutazone
(popular prescription drug which can have side effects). In another
study, 10 people received 500 mg of curcumin every day for a week had a
measurable lowering of free radicals in their body. Still other medical
studies have shown that curcumin with its curcuminoids can block the
growth of cancer cells. Tumeric / curcumin has been used in Ayurvedic
medicine for centuries.
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| Selenium is one of the
essential trace minerals in the human body. This nutrient is an
important part of antioxidant enzymes that protect cells against the
effects of free radicals that are produced during normal oxygen
metabolism. Thebody has developed defenses such as antioxidants to
control levels of free radicals because they can damage cells and
contribute to the development of some chronic diseases. Selenium is
also essential for normal functioning of the immune system and thyroid
gland.
Selenium is an essential trace element. It’s main
function is to inhibit the oxidation of fats (lipids) as a component of
the enzyme glutathione peroxidase. When combined with vitamin E,
Selenium is a vital antioxidant. This traceelement is necessary for
pancreatic function and tissue elasticity, and plays a vital role in
regulating the effects of thyroid hormone on fat metabolism. Adding a
Selenium supplement to your diet will aid in the production of
antibodies and help maintain a healthy heart and liver.
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