Curcumin A Substance That Supports Regeneration

Regenerative substances are all around you, including in your pantry. In fact, foods and so-called
nutraceutical supplements are among the top regenerative substances you can hone in on for
better health. This includes:

CURCUMIN
Turmeric, a bright yellow spice often used in curry, contains curcuminoids,
which include curcumin. Curcumin is well known for its anti-inflammatory
and antioxidant properties,30 but it’s also a powerful regenerative substance.

Curcumin may:

• Support “essentially perfect” skin regeneration following surgery
• Enhance the regeneration of beta cells in the pancreas to benefit type 1 diabetes
• Promote peripheral nerve regeneration, both in normal conditions and after injury
• Help repair and regenerate liver tissue

Keep in mind that the spice turmeric typically contains only about 3.14% curcumin, which
means it may be difficult to get therapeutic amounts from eating turmeric alone.
This is one case where a curcumin supplement may be necessary, but be sure it contains the
black pepper compound piperine, which increases curcumin absorption by 2,000%. Eating
turmeric along with black pepper may also help to enhance curcumin absorption.