Turmeric Extract

Turmeric, a shrub related to ginger, is grown throughout India, other parts of Asia, and Africa. Known for its warm, bitter taste and golden color, turmeric is commonly used in fabric dyes and foods such as curry powders, mustard, and cheeses. It should not be confused with Javanese turmeric. Tumeric has several common names: turmeric, turmeric root, Indian saffron.

In traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric has been used to aid digestion and liver function, relieve arthritis pain, and regulate menstruation. Turmeric has also been applied directly to the skin for eczema and wound healing. Today, turmeric is used for conditions such as heartburn, stomach ulcers, and gallstones. It is also used to reduce inflammation, as well as to prevent and treat cancer.

Turmeric's finger-like underground stems (rhizomes) are dried and taken by mouth as a powder or in capsules, teas, or liquid extracts. Turmeric can also be made into a paste and used on the skin.

Turmeric contains three major phytochemical compounds - called curcuminoids - which give turmeric its bright yellow-orange color (The most active component is curcumin.). These curcuminoids have been the focus of numerous clinical studies designed to investigate their long-term safety, antioxidant properties, and anti-inflammatory activity.

USANA put turmeric extract in several of its high end products, which includes Procosa II, OptOmega, and Hepasil DTX for the extra, secondary antioxidant protection. In OptOmega, it utilizes extra-virgin olive oil, tocopherols and tocotrienols, turmeric, and rosemary for superior antioxidant protection. The oils in OptOmega provide broad spectrum health benefits, including cardiovascular support, immune system support, and nutrients for healthy skin.