{"id":4829,"date":"2016-05-24T12:11:47","date_gmt":"2016-05-24T12:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/?page_id=4829"},"modified":"2018-07-16T21:06:13","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T21:06:13","slug":"meriva-curcumin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/en\/supplement-reviews\/meriva-curcumin\/","title":{"rendered":"Meriva Curcumin Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Turmeric is arguably nature&#8217;s best anti-inflammatory, great for those doing MMA &amp; grappling. Grappling proper f*cks your joints.<\/p>\n<p>Curcumin is the &#8216;active component&#8217; found in turmeric, which gives it its anti-inflammatory properties. Unfortunately, absorption via the gut is not very efficient.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tG9aqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meriva Curcumin<\/a> however, contains\u00a0a phytosome (whatever that is) which in turn increases the absorption dramatically.<\/p>\n<p>I have been using this supplement for around a month and have found it really effective &#8211; much more than fish oil alone.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.bodykind.com\/Files\/ecomproducts-img1-2006.jpg\" alt=\"Doctors Best Curcumin Phytosome featuring Meriva - 60 x 500mg Vegicaps\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I would definitely recommend it as a supplement if you have any issues with joint pain and\/or inflammation. You can buy it on amazon or ebay.<\/p>\n<p>If you live in the UK you can<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tG9aqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy the Doctor&#8217;s Best Meriva Curcumin<\/a><\/p>\n<p>or the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2uFmU54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thorne Meriva Curcumin<\/a> (I believe this is the one which Dr Rhonda Patrick advises).<\/p>\n<p>from Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind that this product has 180\/120 caps, which is 4-6 months&#8217; supply. So it&#8217;s worth the money (in my opinion).<\/p>\n<p>If you live in the USA, you can buy the smaller size tub to give it a try.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MlD9LV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to visit Amazon US.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer &#8211; I do have an Amazon affiliate account, but I do actually use this product myself all the time as it&#8217;s really good!<\/p>\n<p>My full anti-inflammtory stack is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tart Cherry Juice<\/li>\n<li>Rosehip capsules<\/li>\n<li>Meriva Curcumin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I would use CBD oil if I was rich enough.<\/p>\n<p>Magnesium is also great for relaxing a stiff neck.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Meriva Curcumin Research<\/h2>\n<p>Go to Google Scholar &amp; Type in &#8220;Meriva Curcumin&#8221; and you&#8217;ll see dozens of results. <a href=\"http:\/\/bjjcaveman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Curcumin-and-Arthritis.pdf\">This pdf<\/a> has a nice write up on the benefits and concludes that it could be used as a long term treatment for osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00280-006-0355-x\">This study<\/a> also concludes that Meriva Curcumin is more bio-available (more potent) than normal curcumin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/69.164.208.4\/files\/Anti-inflammatory%20Properties%20of%20Curcumin,%20a%20Major%20Constituent%20of%20Curcuma%20longa:%20A%20Review%20of%20Preclinical%20and%20Clinical%20Research.pdf\">Here<\/a> is an excellent academic write up on Meriva Curcumin&#8217;s and (standard) curcumin&#8217;s potential use in a range of inflammatory conditions &amp; diseases including cancer &amp; various bowel conditions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Meriva Curcumin Vs Ibuprofen<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19678780\">This study <\/a>showed that Meriva Curcumin was as effective as 800mg of ibuprofen for treating pain &amp; mobility in patients with knee osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, curcumin does not increase the likelihood of heart attack &amp; stroke and does not damage the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidney.org\/news\/kidneyCare\/winter10\/MedicinesForPain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kidneys<\/a> or stomach lining like &#8216;Cox2 inhibitors&#8217; such as ibuprofen (evil stuff in my opinion).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Inflammation Often Starts in the Gut<\/h2>\n<p>Obviously it doesn&#8217;t help if you&#8217;re wrestling everyday and getting kicked &amp; punched. If you have any stomach issues, getting these sorted should be your priority.\u00a0 You can have gut inflammation and\/or stomach lining issues.<\/p>\n<p>For myself, fasting, glutamine and strong probiotics have helped. I&#8217;ve also completely given up dairy and reduced gluten substantially.<\/p>\n<p>CBD is good for both inflammation and gut health. I&#8217;ve tried using normal cannabis but it actually made my muscles &amp; joints feel more inflamed; probably too much THC.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turmeric is arguably nature&#8217;s best anti-inflammatory, great for those doing MMA &amp; grappling. Grappling proper f*cks your joints. Curcumin is the &#8216;active component&#8217; found in turmeric, which gives it its anti-inflammatory properties. Unfortunately, absorption via the gut is not very efficient. 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