Turmeric Curcumin Plus Glucosamine and Chondroitin Complex with Added Vitamin C, Rosehip, Ginger and Zinc - 90 Capsules. Maintains Normal Joint Cartilage. UK Supplier

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By reducing oxidative stress in the joints (and other parts of the body), turmeric’s bioactive curcuminoids may significantly improve health and performance while protecting against the long-term deleterious effects of free radical damage. COX-2 and MMP Enzymes Turmeric is a staple in many cuisines in eastern parts of the world. The west better knows turmeric for its turmeric lattes. Eating turmeric regularly through food is generally considered safe. However, if you consume turmeric supplements for their antioxidant properties, consult a doctor. Martel-Pelletier J et al. Cyclooxygenase-2 and prostaglandins in articular tissues. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2003 Dec; 33(3): 155-67. Read our Instaflex review and you’ll see that the main ingredient is turmeric. There is very good reason for this; turmeric is an extremely beneficial plant when it comes to reducing joint pain, especially joint pain caused by inflammation. Turmeric has been found to impact certain pain receptors in the body, particularly those in the chest, shoulders, and abdominal area. This means it may help reduce the severe pain associated with menstrual cramping, irritable bowel syndrome, and frozen shoulder.

Patients suffering from gallstones or bile duct problems or who have an increased risk of kidney stones. Free radicals (oxidative stress), the reactive chemical species associated with cellular damage, play a significant role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory joint issues—not to mention in other unwelcome consequences of stress and aging. Most studies have shown that both glucosamine and chondroitin are safe to use for most people and no serious side effects have been reported. Only mild side effects like stomach upset, nausea, and headache have been observed ( 13, 17). In the same study, 1250 mg/day of glucosamine hydrochloride, 1,200 mg/day of chondroitin sulfate, 100 mg/day of diacerein, 300 mg/day of avocado-soybean unsaponifiable (ASU), and a placebo didn’t change NSAID use ( 8). Damlar İ et al. Effects of glucosamine-chondroitin combination on synovial fluid IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and PGE2 levels in internal derangements of temporomandibular joint. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2015 May; 20(3): e278-e283.Tchetverikov I et al. MMP protein and activity levels in synovial fluid from patients with joint injury, inflammatory arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2005 May; 64(5): 694-698.

With Performance Lab® Flex , the best all-in-one joint support formula, the answer is no: you can enjoy the immense joint health benefits of both glucosamine and turmeric—and then some—without any issue.Turmeric tea may also help prevent dangerous brain diseases. Some research has demonstrated that the compound curcumin can help reduce synaptic marker loss and the buildup of amyloids linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Curcumin is also useful in warding off strokes. In four published cases of hepatitis or liver injury, turmeric had been taken for three to ten months before the adverse effects were identified, and liver function returned to normal or was greatly improved within a month of discontinuing the turmeric. Cardiovascular Many joints provide both glucosamine and turmeric, yet they fail to deliver them in sufficient dosages. With upward of 3.6% of the global population living with this debilitating condition, many people use or have tried using combined glucosamine and chondroitin supplements to alleviate osteoarthritis pain ( 2). Summary Donelli D, Antonelli M, Firenzuoli F. Considerations about turmeric-associated hepatotoxicity following a series of cases occurred in Italy: is turmeric really a new hepatotoxic substance? Intern Emerg Med. 2020;15(4):725-6