Turmacin®, Turmerosaccharides, Curcuma longa
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice commonly used in East Asian curry dishes. Though most of the health-promoting effects are being attributed to the active molecule curcumin – research is shifting to understand the synergy of other components of this powerful root.
Plant-derived polysaccharides are called turmosaccharides or turmacin, and are the water-soluble compounds from turmeric root.
They also help with curcumin bioavailability indicating that taken together, both curcumin and turmacin extracts provide synergistic actions.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: India
- Starting material: Turmeric Curcuma longa rhizomes
- Turmacin® consists of polysaccharides (10% w/w) derived from curcumin-free turmeric isolates
- Stored form: Brown to dark brown powder
Ingredient Benefits
Anti-inflammatory
In animal studies, Turmacin® has been shown to reduce inflammatory agents (interleukin-12 and PGE2) and stimulate anti-inflammatory factors (interleukin-10).
Pain-relieving
Turmacin® is well studied. In a trial on knee pain, compared to a placebo it was discovered that Turmacin® significantly improved knee pain and function among those with inflammatory osteoarthritis of the knee.
Supports joint and health
Osteoarthritis patients showed symptom improvement (measured by physical performance, questionnaires, and clinician assessment) when given Turmacin® over time. Turmacin® was well-tolerated and no adverse reactions associated with treatment were reported.
Turmacin® is a proprietary form of these polysaccharides from India.
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