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Ginger Supreme
with Super-Critical Turmeric
Maintains a Healthy Inflammatory Response*
Liquid-filled Capsules • 100% Vegetarian
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Description of Formula
Ginger is well known for its use as both a food and spice, but is also revered within Ayurvedic tradition as vishwabhesaj, which means the universal medicine. As such, Ginger's various pharmacological properties include promoting digestion, serving as a powerful antioxidant, supporting cardiovascular function, and promoting a proper response to environmental stress.*
This herb, which is indigenous to Asia, is a powerful botanical promoter of prostaglandins and thromboxanes, which are compounds associated with immune function. Research suggests that Ginger supports an overall normalization of the body's immune response by normalizing prostaglandin and leukotriene production.*
Although a culinary spice and primary component of curry powder, Turmeric's popularity extends far beyond everyday kitchen use to include a variety of medicinal purposes. Within Ayurvedic medicine, Turmeric is touted not only for its soothing properties, but is also traditionally recognized to support digestive and liver function. Curcuminoids, namely Curcumin, which lend this herb its typical yellow pigment, are its primary constituents. These are believed to account for this herb's powerful antioxidant effects, which in turn, generate a supportive effect to the liver. A cousin of Ginger, this powerful antioxidant aids liver function primarily by reducing the damage caused by the free-radical oxidation generated during its metabolism. By reducing stress, Turmeric supports normal function of the liver to encourage healthy glucose metabolism. This herb also enhances the proper breakdown of dietary fats.*
It is important to note that Turmeric's benefits continue beyond supporting liver function to also include assisting the body's immune system and joints. A properly functioning liver accordingly supports the immune system by breaking down immune complexes carrying ingested pathogens. Curcumin is shown to exhibit numerous effects on the inflammatory immune response, including a normalization of leukotriene formation and neutrophil response. Research has shown that by obstructing cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), prostaglandins, and leukotrienes, Turmeric normalizes the inflammatory cascade of the immune response.*
The combination of these two herbs encourages the availability of the body's own anti-inflammatory hormones while simultaneously supplying vast amounts of free-radical quenching anti-oxidants. These profound actions help promote the immune response and support a healthy inflammatory response. Supplementation of Ginger Supreme with Turmeric can help to maintain and support healthy joints and connective tissues and deliver antioxidant compounds that protect the body against the damaging effects of toxins and other environmental stressors.*
*Note: The intention of this information is to represent the traditional use of the individual botanicals found in these formulas and to inform the reader of any evolving scientific inquiry relevant to the formula's ingredients.
Alcohol-Free Concentrated Extracts of:
Formula (mg per 1 capsules)
Ginger root ETOH extract (Zingiber off.) 100 mg
Ginger root Super-Critical extract (Zingiber off.) 60 mg
Turmeric root Super-Critical extract (Curcuma longa) 25 mg
Other ingredients: Soy lecithin, vegetable glycerin, vegetable cellulose (capsule)
Standardized To Full Spectrum Activity Profile
Bioactivity Per 1 Capsules (mg Activity)
Total Pungent Compounds (from Ginger root) 30 mg
Zingiberene (from Ginger root) 14 mg
Each 1 capsules contains 2,330 mg crude herb equivalent
Dosage
1 capsule 1-2 times daily
Duration of Use
3 months
Best Taken
At meals, with a small amount of warm water
Safety Evaluation/Contraindications
Before using this product, talk with your healthcare professional if you suffer from a medical condition. Please visit www.gaiaherbs.com to obtain information regarding potential contraindications and/or side effects that may be associated with herbs found in this formula.*
Known Drug Interactions
Before using this product, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications. Please visit www.gaiaherbs.com to obtain information regarding any possible drug interactions that may be associated with herbs found in this formula.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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