How fortuitous is Brooke's DIY encapsulation project! I subscribe to Dr Whitakers newsletter and the latest issue talks about a new delivery system for curcumin. I wouldn't have any idea of what it was except for our recent discussion on this list. Here is part of it lifted by Omnipage:
"Delivery System Makes a Difference I've recommended curcumin and turmeric to my patients and subscribers for years and have regularly taken supplemental curcumin myself. There's only one problemcurcumin is notoriously poorly absorbed. That's why many supplements also contain quercetin and/or piperine, herbal extracts that enhance its bioavailability. The new form of curcumin that I've been using, called Meriva, employs a special delivery system to ensure optimal bioavailability. Meriva is a phytosome complex, which means-that the active ingredient is bound to phosphatidylcholine in order to make it easier for your body to absorb. This gives you a lot more bang for your buck. Studies have demonstrated that just 450 mg of Meriva is equivalent to 4 g of regular curcumin in terms of increasing blood levels." Page 6 Vol. 19, No. 9 Looks like we are in on the ground floor of a new health revolution! Chuck Never stand between a fire hydrant and a dog.
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