NUTRITION CARE CUMERONE (TURMERIC) 500ML

NUTRITION CARE CUMERONE (TURMERIC) 500ML
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Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, antiplatelet,
antimicrobial, carminative, depurative, choleretic, cholecystokinetic, Cox-2
inhibitor.
Indications
Joint pain/disorders – Provides relief of muscular aches and pains, joint
inflammation, joint stiffness and swelling. Fast acting for temporary relief of
arthritic pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Liver
dysfunction, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Dyspeptic complaints/mild digestive
disturbances/minor biliary dysfunction/Stomach ulcers, Hypercholesterolemia,
Antioxidant activity, Adjuvant therapy for precancerous conditions, Allergic
Rhinitis, Dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis
Depression.
Active Constituents
Curcuminoids: A mixture of Dicinnamoylmethane derivatives such as:
1. Curcumin (diferuloylmethane (TNF- alpha inhibition)
2. Monodemethoxycurcumin (p-coumaroylferuloymethane)
3. Bisdemethoxycurcumin (di-p-coumaroylmethane) also referred to as Curcumin
I,II,III (antioxidant).
Volatile oil: Sesquiterpenes (Zingiberene, Curcumol, α and β-turmerone).
Sugar: Polysaccharides.
Resin, Vitamin C, Potassium, Carotene.
Dosage
5-60mL/daily
35-420mL/weekly
Can take 5mL up to six times daily or 20mL 3 times daily.
(Internal use only)
Part used: Rhizome
Contradictions
Turmeric is contraindicated in biliary obstruction and should be used only after
seeking professional advice if gallstones are present.
Special Warnings and Precautions
High dose should not be given to patients on antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Caution with patients with a history of hyperacidity and a functional irritable
stomach – may act as a gastric irritant. Use with care in women wanting to
conceive and patients with hair loss.
Herb/Drug Interactions
Moderate – Alkylating agents, Antidiabetic drugs (may reduce), Talinolol (human
research: decreases bioavailability), Amlodipine (animal research: may increase
effects and side effects), CYP450 3A4 substrates, Hepatotoxic drugs and
Sulfasalazine (may increase). High doses of Turmeric – greater than 15g per day,
should not be given to patients taking
antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Pregnancy and Lactation
Although there is no evidence that dietary consumption of Turmeric as a spice
adversely affects pregnancy or lactation, the safety of curcumin supplements in
pregnancy and lactation has not been established, avoid in high doses.
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions
May cause gastrointestinal disturbances such as constipation, diarrhoea and reflux.
Monitor for any abnormal side effects