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Curcumin An Active Ingredient In Turmeric Performs Miracles!

Curcumin is an active ingredient of turmeric that exhibits anti-inflammatory properties believed to inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and lipoxygenase (LOX).  Both COX-2 and LOX are important enzymes that mediate inflammatory processes.  Improper up-regulation of COX-2 has been associated with arthritis, human cancer, and other inflammatory disorders.  Curcumin works to achieve the same benefits of the COX-2 drugs but with out any dangers, with the added benefit that curcumin is non toxic and a potent antioxidant. Inflammation is closely linked to tumor proliferation, this is why curcumin has such a positive effect on tumor growth due to it anti-inflammatory properties.  

Formulas that combine curcumin as well as other anti-inflammatory herbs like bromelain, Boswellia, DLPA, to name a few could be a great alternative to over the counter or prescription pain killers with zero side effects which are commonly associated with man made medications.  

If you are new to herbs and their effect on the body, let VitaNet, LLC help you manage your pain and control inflammation.

Red Mineral Algae Can Supply Your Body With Needed Trace Minerals And More

Aquamin® is a mineral supplement derived from the red algae, Lithothamnium corallioides, harvested off the coasts of Ireland and Iceland. Aquamin® is a rich vegetarian source of bioavailable Calcium and Magnesium and contains over 70 other important trace minerals. Marine vegetation is 10-20% richer in minerals than most land vegetables with excellent bio-activity. This multi-mineral complex supports bone integrity and has been used in clinical studies demonstrating that Aquamin® can help to support joint health and mobility. In studies utilizing Aquamin®, there was a significant improvement in WOMAC scores (a test which measures pain, and stiffness), as well as significant improvements in 6 minute walking distance after 12 weeks of supplementation.* This formula also contains Vitamin D, and is 100% vegetarian, with Aquamin® that is completely derived from sea vegetables.

Not only is red marine algae good for joint pain, it is packed with powerful polysaccharides that can boost certain aspects of the immune system.  This immune system boost can fight herpes I (Cold Sores) which are irritating to the mouth and disfiguring if festering on the outside of the mouth.