Combining zingy citrus notes with the creamy flavor profile of coconut milk is sure to get you buzzin' through the morning.
This glow-getter tonic is packed with turmeric and vitamin C to help boost that immune system!
A powerful combination of anti-inflammatory turmeric and vitamin C rich pineapple yields a somehow warm and also zingy breakfast smoothie.
This bright yellow root has been used in both Indian and Chinese traditional medicine for centuries. Curcumin, the active chemical compound in turmeric, has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce depression and pain. Studies have shown that oral intake of curcumin helps with acne, atopic dermatitis, and facial photoaging (sun damage). In this formulation, turmeric is paired with black pepper in order to increase the bioavailability of curcumin.
Further Reading
Thangapazham, R. L., Sharma, A., & Maheshwari, R. K. (n.d.). Beneficial Role Of Curcumin In Skin Diseases.ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY The Molecular Targets and Therapeutic Uses of Curcumin in Health and Disease, 343-357. doi:10.1007/978-0-387-46401-5_15
Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence.Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243-1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
Disilvestro, R. A., Joseph, E., Zhao, S., & Bomser, J. (2012). Diverse effects of a low dose supplement of lipidated curcumin in healthy middle aged people.Nutrition Journal, 11(1). doi:10.1186/1475-2891-11-79
Kalpravidh, R. W., Siritanaratkul, N., Insain, P., Charoensakdi, R., Panichkul, N., Hatairaktham, S., . . . Fucharoen, S. (2010). Improvement in oxidative stress and antioxidant parameters in β-thalassemia/Hb E patients treated with curcuminoids.Clinical Biochemistry, 43(4-5), 424-429. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2009.10.057
Al-Jassabi, S., Ahmed, K., & Abdulla, M. (2012). Antioxidant Effect of Curcumin Against Microcystin- LR-Induced Renal Oxidative Damage in Balb/c Mice.Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 11(4). doi:10.4314/tjpr.v11i4.2
Biswas, J., Sinha, D., Mukherjee, S., Roy, S., Siddiqi, M., & Roy, M. (2010). Curcumin protects DNA damage in a chronically arsenic-exposed population of West Bengal.Human & Experimental Toxicology, 29(6), 513-524. doi:10.1177/0960327109359020
Chainani-Wu, N., Madden, E., Lozada-Nur, F., & Silverman, S. (2012). High-dose curcuminoids are efficacious in the reduction in symptoms and signs of oral lichen planus.Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 66(5), 752-760. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2011.04.022
Khajehdehi, P., Pakfetrat, M., Javidnia, K., Azad, F., Malekmakan, L., Nasab, M. H., & Dehghanzadeh, G. (2011). Oral supplementation of turmeric attenuates proteinuria, transforming growth factor-β and interleukin-8 levels in patients with overt type 2 diabetic nephropathy: A randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study.Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, 45(5), 365-370. doi:10.3109/00365599.2011.585622
Khajehdehi, P., Zanjaninejad, B., Aflaki, E., Nazarinia, M., Azad, F., Malekmakan, L., & Dehghanzadeh, G. (2012). Oral Supplementation of Turmeric Decreases Proteinuria, Hematuria, and Systolic Blood Pressure in Patients Suffering From Relapsing or Refractory Lupus Nephritis: A Randomized and Placebo-controlled Study.Journal of Renal Nutrition, 22(1), 50-57. doi:10.1053/j.jrn.2011.03.002
Disilvestro, R. A., Joseph, E., Zhao, S., & Bomser, J. (2012). Diverse effects of a low dose supplement of lipidated curcumin in healthy middle aged people.Nutrition Journal, 11(1). doi:10.1186/1475-2891-11-79
Kalpravidh, R. W., Siritanaratkul, N., Insain, P., Charoensakdi, R., Panichkul, N., Hatairaktham, S., . . . Fucharoen, S. (2010). Improvement in oxidative stress and antioxidant parameters in β-thalassemia/Hb E patients treated with curcuminoids.Clinical Biochemistry, 43(4-5), 424-429. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2009.10.057
Pungcharoenkul, K., & Thongnopnua, P. (2011). Effect of Different Curcuminoid Supplement Dosages on TotalIn VivoAntioxidant Capacity and Cholesterol Levels of Healthy Human Subjects. Phytotherapy Research, 25(11), 1721-1726. doi:10.1002/ptr.3608