[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/bone-nutrition\/curcumin-benefits\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/bone-nutrition\/curcumin-benefits\/","headline":"Make the most out of curcumin’s benefits","name":"Make the most out of curcumin’s benefits","description":"Print PDF eBook Facebook Twitter Gmail LinkedIn Pinterest I recently took full advantage of a true adventure \u2014 keeping up with my 20-year-old son and his friend as we skied and toured through Europe.\u00a0 I\u2019m proud to say I returned home in one piece and with my confidence intact! I really try to make the […]","datePublished":"2014-05-06","dateModified":"2026-04-22","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/author\/brownbetterbonesgmail-com\/#Person","name":"Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD","url":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/author\/brownbetterbonesgmail-com\/","identifier":72,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8e08d87bd45250c6616e1752933a6576aba077f335d97ee337a0cde5e435cbd3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8e08d87bd45250c6616e1752933a6576aba077f335d97ee337a0cde5e435cbd3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Center for Better Bones","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Better-Bones-AMP.png","url":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Better-Bones-AMP.png","width":150,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/osteoporosis-blog.jpg","url":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/osteoporosis-blog.jpg","height":512,"width":1024},"url":"https:\/\/betterbones.com\/bone-nutrition\/curcumin-benefits\/","about":["Bone Nutrition"],"wordCount":600,"keywords":["Curcumin"],"articleBody":" Print PDF eBook\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFacebook\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTwitter\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGmail\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLinkedIn\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPinterest\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI recently took full advantage of a true adventure \u2014 keeping up with my 20-year-old son and his friend as we skied and toured through Europe.\u00a0 I\u2019m proud to say I returned home in one piece and with my confidence intact!I really try to make the most out of everything, even when it comes to something I do every day such as taking supplements. I want to make sure that each and every vitamin, mineral and nutrient is working as hard as possible.\u00a0 You might be surprised how the benefits can vary from supplement to supplement \u2014 one notable example is when it comes to the benefits of curcumin.Table of ContentsToggle     3 Minutes ReadWhy I\u2019m so excited about curcuminGetting enough curcuminCurried Squash SoupWhy I\u2019m so excited about curcuminCurcumin is found in the popular spice turmeric and helps protect your body from oxidative stress that can lead to cell damage and negative health effects.\u00a0 It\u2019s also shown promising results as an anti-inflammatory.When it comes to bone health, curcumin helps to reduce the bone-harming RankL protein.\u00a0 In addition, curcumin has antioxidant and\/or anti-inflammatory effects in other areas, including:\u2022\u00a0Neurological health\u2022\u00a0Lung health\u2022\u00a0Joint function\u2022\u00a0Kidney, liver and cardiovascular healthAs we get older, we may notice that the ongoing damage from oxidative stress becomes more visible and severe.Getting enough curcuminMaking sure your body has access to the optimal amount of curcumin can be tricky \u2014 even if you\u2019re taking supplements.\u00a0 Many people have a difficult time absorbing curcumin, and when they do, it can be eliminated from your body quickly.Luckily, a new form of curcumin called Meriva\u00ae Curcumin Phytosome is now available. This patented formulation of curcumin includes phosphatidylcholine, an easily absorbed soy lecithin.\u00a0 This highly effective absorption means that your body can use more and get the full benefit. Meriva\u00ae Curcumin Phytosome is the curcumin I use in my exclusive Super Antioxidant formula to protect your body from oxidative stress damage and to increase joint comfort and flexibility.Plus, here\u2019s a recipe that combines the wonderful flavor of turmeric with other spices:Curried Squash SoupMakes 8 servingsIngredients1 Tbsp clarified butter1 large onion, coarsely chopped2-3 cloves garlic, pressed2 tsp ground coriander\u00bd tsp ground cumin\u00bd tsp ground turmeric6-8 C peeled and diced butternut squash (about 3 pounds)3 C water or vegetable stock\u00bd tsp sea salt or 1 tsp miso dissolved in \u00bc C warm water1 C unsweetened almond milk\u00bd C light cream\u00bc C chopped fresh cilantro as garnishSteps1.\u00a0In a 4 \u00bd-quart saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and saut\u00e9 for 5 minutes, or until translucent.2.\u00a0Add the garlic, coriander, cumin and turmeric to the saucepan and stir fry for 1 minute.3.\u00a0Add the squash, water and salt to the saucepan, cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until the squash is fork tender. Reduce the heat to low.4.\u00a0Pour the soup into a blender, process it until smooth, and return it to the saucepan, or use a hand blender directly in the saucepan.5.\u00a0Add the milk and light cream to the soup and stir until well blended. Reheat, top with a sprinkle of cilantro and serve.Courtesy of The Amazing Acid Alkaline Cookbook by Bonnie Ross References:Belcaro, G., et al. 2010. Efficacy and safety of Meriva\u00ae, a curcumin-phosphatidylcholine complex, during extended administration in osteoarthritis patients. Altern Med Rev. 15 (4), 337-44. 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