New study shows curcumin extract may lessen Alzheimer-linked organ damage
A potent turmeric extract has been shown in new research to help lessen the damage from Alzheimer’s disease on not only the brain, but also on peripheral organs which contribute to fatalities.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. At least 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, with nearly 10 million new cases each year.
Dementia is marked by progressive deficit in memory and cognitive ability, leading to deterioration of mood, motivation, language, immunity, and behavior. The majority of focus on Alzheimer’s disease is on the brain but it’s also linked to damage to peripheral organs including the spleen, liver, lungs, kidneys, and brain stem. These co-pathologies contribute to Alzheimer-linked fatalities.
A new study shows how the highly bioavailable curcuminoid formulation, BCM-95, found in Bio-Curcumin in SA, may help prevent abnormalities in peripheral organs in those with Alzheimer’s disease.
Results showed that supplementing with BCM-95 reduced enlargement and degeneration of the spleen, inflammation in the kidney, lung and liver damage, including enlargement of liver cells, and inflammation of the central hepatic vein in mice. Results also showed a reduction in cell death and in inflammatory markers in the brain.
“… in the case of Alzheimer’s disease, the co-morbid damage to the rest of the body’s critical structures raises the stakes of prevention and mitigation quite literally to life or death status.”
“We believe that maintaining physical brain and body health naturally through safe and effective plant-based ingredients is a game-changer. Our highly bioavailable turmeric extract can be an important weapon…,” said Benny Antony, Joint Managing Director for Arjuna and inventor of BCM-95.
Health expert, Vanessa Ascencao said BCM-95 is backed by 83 clinical studies for its remarkable anti-inflammatory properties for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, diabetes and heart disease, and had received a US patent for potentially helping fight Alzheimer’s due to its enhanced absorption and bioavailability. Ascencao suggests a holistic approach to countering disease, including eating a healthy balanced diet filled with fruits and vegetables, exercising regularly, staying mentally active, managing stress, seeking professional help and selecting high quality supplements such as Bio-Curcumin with BCM-95.