The Power of Meriva^® Curcumin Combined With Key Co-Factors

Few botanicals have received the attention that Curcumin gets from scientists and health enthusiasts — and with good reason. Research has shown Curcumin’s unique effectiveness for supporting joint comfort & flexibility, promoting cardiovascular function, supporting brain health, and even helping with post-exercise muscle recovery.*

However, when it comes to Curcumin, there are two facts that must be kept in mind:

• If it’s not in a form that your body can absorb, then you are not getting the full power your body needs
• If it’s not surrounded by key nutritional co-factors, then you are not giving your body the full benefits

That’s why we created Ultimate Curcumin^™. This powerhouse formula features highly absorbable Meriva^® Curcumin combined with two important nutrients:

• Alpha Lipoic Acid – to add antioxidant power for cellular and tissue support*
• FruiteX-B^® Boron to complement Meriva’s^® joint health action*

Meriva^® Curcumin – up to 29X Better Absorption

Turmeric root is endowed with a family of special botanical compounds called curcuminoids. Known collectively as Curcumin, these unique substances have been shown to have protective properties for the cells and tissues in the human body.* But there’s a catch: curcumin from Turmeric root and Turmeric extracts are poorly absorbed. Meriva^® Bioavailable Curcumin solves that problem with a proprietary Phytosome Matrix that optimizes bioavailability. Absorption studies confirm that Meriva^® exhibits improved oral absorption over crude Turmeric root and ordinary extracts. In the Meriva^® Phytosome Matrix, curcuminoids are dispersed via cell-penetrating phospholipids, giving Meriva^® its unique absorption power.

In comparative studies in humans, absorption of curcuminoids from Meriva^® is up to 29-times higher compared to an unformulated mixture of curcuminoids. Due to its enhanced bioavailability, Meriva^® delivers the beneficial effects of curcumin at lower doses compared to other curcumin extracts. Curcuminoids in Meriva^® are retained in the bloodstream longer than curcuminoids in standard curcumin extracts. Phospholipids in Meriva^®, chiefly phosphatidylcholine, support the integrity and functionality of cell membranes. As an added nutritional benefit, phosphatidylcholine serves as a structural building block for cell membranes.*

Alpha Lipoic Acid - the "Universal Antioxidant"

Its broad-reaching benefits for maintaining healthy tissues throughout the body make curcumin a valuable dietary ingredient for healthy aging.* As an antioxidant and tissue health protector, alpha lipoic acid is an ideal partner to Curcumin that works to regenerate antioxidants in the body, thus giving the Ultimate Curcumin^™ Formula a dynamic one-two punch for knocking out free radicals and promoting wellness.*

Alpha lipoic acid, also called "lipoic acid" or simply "ALA", is a vitamin-like fatty acid related to the B-complex vitamins. ALA is known as the "Universal Antioxidant" due to its ability to neutralize free radicals in both watery environments, such as the interior of the cell, and fatty environments like the cell membrane. This property makes ALA a highly beneficial nutrient for protecting the entire cell against oxidative stress caused by free radicals.* ALA functions as a co-enzyme in the energy-generating mechanism within the cells that produces energy for cellular metabolism.* Research on ALA is extensive, with studies showing it has other beneficial properties in addition to its role as an antioxidant. ALA helps maintain levels in the cell of glutathione, a tripeptide protein that works as a workhorse in the cell's antioxidant defense system.* Experience the benefits of the Ultimate Curcumin^™ Formula, featuring 500 mg of Meriva^® Curcumin, plus ALA, Taurine, Vitamin D and Biotin. Enjoy a host of health benefits this truly wondrous combination formula affords to those who discover it.

Don't Forget Boron

A British scientist in the late 20th century looked at data from several countries and realized that joint and bone health are adversely affected by modern agricultural and food processing practices. Specifically, he was concerned about lower amounts of the element Boron in our food supply. Ultimate Curcumin™ includes 3mg of boron from FruiteX-B^®, a patented boron complex, that has been shown to maintain joint comfort and flexibility and promote healthy bones.* FruiteX-B^® is our flagship, patented, plant mineral Boron complex, and represents a significant nutritional breakthrough for joint and bone support. FruiteX-B^® boasts clinically measured bioactivity and bioavailability, with over a dozen published studies on its unique properties and potential health benefits, especially for conditions linked to joint comfort, bone health and cardiovascular function. Extensive and ongoing research indicates FruiteX-B^® improves WOMAC and McGill Joint Comfort scores in as little as 7 days.