Theracurmin Super – The Most Advanced Form of Curcumin

Curcumin Has a Fundamental Absorption Problem

Curcumin, the yellow pigment and key compound of turmeric ( Curcuma longa ) has become one of the most extensively researched and popular dietary supplements EVER. Yet what most people don’t understand is the amount of curcumin printed on a label does not tell us how much the body can actually use. Ordinary curcumin is crystalline, nearly insoluble in water and poorly absorbed.

Theracurmin Super® addresses this absorption issue by converting crystalline curcumin into an amorphous, noncrystalline form. In this form, curcumin dissolves more readily and delivers high systemic absorption and bioavailability.

Based on this advanced physical chemistry, human pharmacokinetic evidence, and clinical documentation of benefits makes Theracurmin Super® the best form of curcumin available.

While turmeric has a long history of dietary use, modern research has focused heavily on curcumin and related curcuminoids as dietary supplements. The health benefits of curcumin relate to it interacting with numerous signaling systems involved in oxidative stress and inflammatory balance. ¹ 

Unfortunately, regular curcumin has extremely low water solubility, limited intestinal absorption, rapid metabolism and elimination from the body for the small amount that is absorbed . Human studies with regular curcumin using gram-level doses as well as curcumin with piperine have found very little curcumin is absorbed into the blood. ^2,3 Absorption is not a minor detail because if curcumin is not absorbed, it will not produce direct health benefits.

Understanding the Crystalline vs. Amorphous Forms

In a crystalline form, molecules are arranged in a highly ordered lattice. That structure is physically stable, but the lattice must be disrupted before the material can dissolve. Regular curcumin is not only water-insoluble, it is in a tight crystal structure making it very difficult to dissolve. In an amorphous state as found in Theracurmin Super  ®, the curcumin exists in a disorganized, easily soluble state. This high solubility allows the curcumin to be absorbed across the intestinal wall.

Amorphization is not the same as micronization, the physical grinding of curcumin into very small crystals. Micronization reduces the size of material, but the tight crystal structure intact is still there, it is just a smaller particle. 

A genuine amorphous formulation requires very detailed analytical confirmation by techniques such as X-ray powder diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry, along with stability testing to show that the material does not recrystallize during shelf life. ⁴ Theracurmin Super® meets all of these criteria.

The Theracurmin Super® Advantage 

Theracurmin Super® incorporates newly developed amorphous curcumin in a dispersible formulation. The objective is straightforward: improve dissolution at the molecular level so that more curcumin is absorbed. ⁵

Theracurmin Super® vs. Theracurmin® 

The original Theracurmin® technology established a standard for enhanced curcumin absorption and clinical efficacy. This technology utilized advanced manufacturing techniques to reduce the particle size of curcumin and then solubilize it in a colloidal suspension within a vegetable gum. So, with Theracurmin, the size of the crystals are reduced and it becomes a little more soluble, but it is still poorly soluble compared to Theracurmin Super®. 

Theracurmin ® has shown impressive results in double-blind, placebo-controlled studies including exerting antioxidant and other protective effects, as well as support liver function, heart and vascular function, joint health, brain function, and, lastly, improve quality-of-life scores. ^5-10

Yet, Theracurmin Super ® is showing even greater benefit because of improved absorption. Theracurmin Super® was tested directly against regular Theracurmin ® in a randomized, double-blind, three-period crossover study in healthy adults. ¹¹ Despite providing only half as much curcumin, Theracurmin Super® produced a higher peak plasma concentration and was estimated to be approximately 3 times better absorbed than regular Theracurmin® .

Here is a key point, Theracurmin Super® shows superiority not only in the laboratory, it has been proven directly in a controlled human absorption study.

Clinical Research with Theracurmin Super®

Four human double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical studies have already been completed with Theracurmin Super ® and more are in process. In the first study, Theracurmin Super ® at a dosage of 150 mg daily for 12 weeks produced significant benefits in improving upper respiratory tract function as noted by decreased sneezing, nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, and coughing with Theracurmin Super ®. ¹¹

In another study, improvements in both mood status and vascular function were noted with Theracurmin Super. Ninety healthy adults were randomized to take either Theracurmin Super at a daily dosage of 150 mg or a placebo for 12 weeks. Improvements with Theracurmin Super® related to mood were seen with the group reduced feelings of anger, hostility, and depression. ¹²

Results also showed that Theracurmin Super ® influenced vascular function by reducing sympathetic nervous system activity while promoting parasympathetic nervous system activity in people over 40 years of age, which may also help positively influence mood as well. Theracurmin Super also helped improve vascular function and reduce vascular age.

In another study, 71 healthy adults took either Theracurmin Super ® or placebo for 8 weeks. Results showed Theracurmin Super effectively reduced oxidative stress before and after exercise, verifying curcumin's important application in reducing oxidative stress. Significant improvements in total oxidant status (TOS) and the oxidative stress index (OSI) were demonstrated. ¹³

Lastly, in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, human safety study, Theracurmin Super® was shown to be safe at dosages of 150 mg a day for 12 weeks and 750 mg per day for four weeks with no side effects or any indication of an adverse effect. ¹⁴

Clearly, Theracurmin Super® represents a major advancement in providing the health benefits of curcumin.

Why I consider Theracurmin Super the Best Curcumin on the Market

My standard for a premium curcumin supplement is demanding. It should:

• Address curcumin’s poor solubility rather than relying on a large milligram number.
• Demonstrate a genuine change in physical form, not simply smaller crystals.
• Maintain the amorphous state through manufacturing and shelf life.
• Provide controlled human pharmacokinetic evidence with a validated analytical method.
• Deliver meaningful dosage in a practical capsule size.
• Provide strong clinical evidence showing health benefits.

Theracurmin Super® meets these standards. Based on formulation science, dose efficiency and product-specific human absorption data, results clearly indicate that Theracurmin Super® is the most advanced curcumin product available in the marketplace.

The Bottom Line

I’m deeply committed to helping people achieve real results through natural medicine—it’s at the heart of my life’s mission. I believe Theracurmin Super ® offers the most effective form of curcumin available, giving individuals the best opportunity to experience its full benefits. That said, there are other excellent clinically effective forms available. The bottom line is to make sure you are using one of these forms!

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