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All nutrient analysis performed and certified by Merieux Nutrisciences  (https://www.merieuxnutrisciences.com/us/en/homepage). Ginger-Turmeric Shot: Serving Size 25 mL - Density 1.03 g/mL Ginger Assay USP/NF (Current Version) Gingerols (mg/dose) 14.7 mg/dose Gingerdiols (mg/dose) 3.32 mg/dose Gingerdione (mg/dose) 0.59 mg/dose Shogaols (mg/dose) 0.98 mg/dose Total Ginger 19.6 mg/dose Total Curcuminoids USP/NF (Current Version) Curcumin (dose) 4.25 mg/dose Demethoxycurcumin (dose) 1.14 mg/dose bis-Demethoxycurcumin (dose) 0.606 mg/dose Total Curcuminoids (dose) 6.00 mg/dose Ginger-Turmeric Powder: Recommended serving size: 1 tbsp (3.4g) Ginger Assay USP/NF (Current Version) Gingerols 11.6 mg/g Gingerdiols 2.43 mg/g Gingerdione 0.19 mg/g Shogaols 1.6 mg/g Total Ginger 15.8 mg/g Total Curcuminoids USP/NF (Current...

While not meant to be an extensive list, here's the low-down on how inflammation contributes to some major diseases. In Cardiometabolic Disease, the role of inflammation in the early-stage pathophysiology of arterial blood clots has been recognised for over two decades. The flood of white blood cells into damaged arteries initiates a cascade of events that propagates atherosclerosis. Rupture plaques in turn cause an inflammatory response, which leads to further clots inside the blood vessels. In Diabetes, fatty tissue enlargement is associated with immune cell infiltration, in particular that of macrophages and T cells. These cells release a host of pro-inflammatory chemicals...

Here's a quick primer on the science behind the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, ginger and beets. Why Turmeric? Turmeric, a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant (Curcuma longa) in the ginger family, is the major source of the polyphenol curcumin. Curcumin (1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadien-3,5- dione) is also known diferuloylmethane is yellowish polyphenol. Traditionally, turmeric is used in Asian countries as a medicinal herb for numerous pathologies due to its anti-radical, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer activities [1]. Did we mention it's also delicious?! In India, turmeric—containing curcumin—it's used in curries; in Japan, it's served in tea; in Thailand, it's used in cosmetics; in China, it's...