Curcumin - The Miracle of Turmeric - Eastern Wisdom, Western Science

by James Lee

Get the low-down on one of the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory and antidepressant substances known to man Curcumin is one of the only known supplements that increases levels of BDNF - your brain's own natural "fertilizer"

An introduction to one of the most promising supplements to become available in recent memory from James Lee - the author of "The Methuselah Project - How to live to 100 and beyond".

Unlike many herbal treatments which are called "gentle" as a nice way of saying "not very effective", curcumin’s effects on the body are surprisingly potent. Typically if you see something claiming to treat anything from cancer to heart disease to digestive upset, you should be suspicious. However in the case of curcumin, reality appears to match the hype, based on clinical trial data.

In this quick, easy to read guide, James Lee has trawled through all the research and clinical trials for curcumin to give you just the facts What exactly is curcumin and what has it been shown to treat? What are the different forms of curcumin (such as BMC-95, Meriva, Longvida and Theracumin) and are they effective? Are there any side-effects or toxicity concerns? Does it interact with my other medications? What does the research and clinical trial data say?

Along with certain other supplements such as omega 3 fatty acids, n-acetylcysteine and alpha lipoic acid, curcumin is one of the few supplements which James Lee believes should be almost compulsory for many people. All three of these supplements together provides you with a a potent anti-aging, anti-depressive, liver detoxifying anti-inflammatory arsenal.

How much is a long and healthy life worth to you?

Genres: Health

37 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 16, 2013

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Reviews

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book covers its ass from the get-go by disclaiming that it is not a scientific treatise.

Other books about turmeric don't bother with this kind of polite hedging and so suffer crushing verdicts of a measly single star.

I gave James Lee's book a richly-deserved 4 stars for far surpassing its humble self-description and providing a thorough outline of the many benefits of the spice turmeric and the miracle curcuminoid called--you guessed it--curcumin.

Turns out it's a little panacea.

This bright orange spice is great not only for staining clothes, dyeing turbans, and tricking your mum who you haven't seen in ages into thinking you've got nicotine-stained fingers, but also for curing all manner of ailments from bum head (depression), to bum joints (arthritis), to bum bum (ulcerative colitis), to bum everything (cancer).

After reading I embarked on some high-seas piracy (cough traversing PubMed by way of Sci-Hub cough) and found lots of bias-confirming studies about turmeric's effects on fatty liver and the aftermath of celiac disease, so I've recommended supplementation to a dad-in-law and a partner.

As for me, I mix the stuff with chocolate and suck it through a thin brass straw. It's as erotic as it sounds.

[Yasin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good intro into the benifits of turmeric, would have been great if there was a list of herbs that work in synergy with turmeric, other than black pepper which helps with absorption. Truly a great medicinal herb with potent anti inflammatory effects, which could help with depression, muscle pain and overall well-being.