Seven Seas JointCare Supplex & Turmeric 30 Day Duo Pack

Seven Seas JointCare Supplex & Turmeric 30 Day Duo Pack has been specifically formulated to support an active lifestyle. It supports Cartilage, Bones, Muscles and Connective Tissue4 to help you in 4 important areas of JointCare. Plus a 4000 mg Turmeric tablet.

Product Features & Benefits:

• Cartilage - Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formulation for the normal function of bones and cartilage
• Bones - Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
• Muscle Function - Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function
• Connective Tissue - Manganese contributes to the normal function of connective tissues 

Turmeric has been used for decades by many people as a popular spice in a variety of different South Asian dishes. There are over 200 different compounds within Turmeric with Curcumin being the one which gives the ingredient its distinctive, yellow and orange colour.

What is Glucosamine?

Glucosamine is a natural compound that is made by the human body from various sugars and amino acids that form part of a balanced diet. It is found in healthy cartilage, and particularly in the fluid around the joints. Glucosamine is found in healthy cartilage, particularly in the fluid around the joints. However, most diets don't naturally contain any glucosamine. Glucosamine supplements can take a variety of forms including glucosamine tablets, glucosamine capsules, or blended supplements, such as glucosamine and cod liver oil or glucosamine and chondroitin.

Turmeric

Turmeric originates from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has been widely used in the east in cooking and food supplements. One of the integral components of the spice is a substance called curcumin which is considered the ‘active’ part of the plant and is responsible for the bright yellow colour of turmeric.

Turmeric and black pepper

Curcumin is the active part of turmeric; however, the body finds it difficult to absorb this nutrient. Research suggests that if you take turmeric with black pepper, it can enhance curcumin absorption by 2,000%. As black pepper contains piperine – a natural substance that aids with absorption, which is why many turmeric supplements also contain piperine.

In addition, curcumin is best absorbed when eaten with oil – spices are traditionally fried in ghee in Indian cooking.

Sweet and savoury

In addition, curcumin is best absorbed when eaten with oil – spices are traditionally fried in ghee in Indian cooking, and Turmeric powder is often also consumed in the popular spiced milk-based drink called a ‘Lassi’.

Most people think turmeric is a spice and can only be used in savoury dishes, such as curries. But that need not be the case. Turmeric is a great ingredient to add interest to a dish, and more and more recipes have been introducing the ingredient to sweet treats such as pancakes, smoothies, mousse and as a colouring in cake icing.

Turmeric’s earthy aroma goes particularly well with citrus fruits and ginger - adding a spiced kick to make a dish a little more indulgent.

Who knew Turmeric and Ginger were related?

Turmeric is a product of Curcuma longa, a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the ginger family Zingiberaceae, which is native to tropical South Asia. As many as 133 species of Curcuma have been identified worldwide.

The Consumption of Turmeric

In a 2015 study of turmeric consumption in urban households in Southern India, 100% of households consumed turmeric in their diet every day. According to this study, turmeric is the most popular spice of all used in these Indian households.

Curcumin is lipophilic, which means it binds to fats. It is typically fried in Indian cooking, eaten in combination with coconut cream or milk; it is also used in milky spiced drinks, e.g. lassis or chai. Bioavailability is known to be improved when combined with pepper (or a chemical called piperine), also commonly used in Indian cooking.1

By way of comparison, the Indian population, who eat large amounts of turmeric, consume about 2-2.5 grams of turmeric per day, or about 100 milligrams of curcumin.