What is Inflammation & How Can It be Both Good and Bad for You

Have you ever heard of silent inflammation? Simply put – this harmful inflammation is the “mortal enemy” of your health. 

It can damage your heart and brain, throw your digestive system completely out of whack, make your joints stiff and achy, and even ruin the color and texture of your skin. 

It’s irrefutable at this point – more and more scientific research is clearly showing that silent inflammation is the common link that fast-tracks aging and makes us look and feel old before our time. 

So reducing silent inflammation throughout your body may be the single most important thing you can do on a daily basis to look and feel your best.

As scientists begin to understand the body’s complex systems better, a clearer picture of how every day, silent inflammation can impact your health is emerging. Here are five of the most common warning signs:

Joint Aches & Pains:

Silent inflammation creates heightened pain sensitivity in the body, as well as common everyday aches and pains in joints and muscles.*

Forgetfulness or Trouble Concentrating:

Research shows that when the brain is inflamed, memory formation and recall both suffer.*

Red, Itchy or Flaky Skin:

Silent inflammation is the hallmark of the red, itchy, flaky skin and the discomfort associated with many common skin conditions.*

Digestive Discomfort:

While there are many factors that can disrupt the gut microbiome’s delicate balance, digestive issues can often be traced to harmful inflammation within the digestive tract.*

High Cholesterol or Triglyeride Readings:

A growing body of evidence has shown that inflammation triggers increased production of cholesterol which can build-up and lead to serious cardiovascular issues.*

If you’re experiencing one or more of these five symptoms, keep reading to learn how to safely and naturally combat harmful silent inflammation to save you from having to deal with serious health issues like these, and keep you looking and feeling your best.

There are two distinct types of inflammation; one is temporary and beneficial and the other is long-term and can damage your health in a wide variety of ways. So it is very important to understand the difference and the signals of each your body sends you to help you distinguish between the two.

When there’s a need for a quick immune, wound or stress response, the body springs into action by releasing chemicals and increasing blood flow to deliver proteins and antibodies to the damaged site. In these cases, it is beneficial for your inflammatory response to help mitigate damage and start the healing process.

You can think of this type of beneficial inflammation as you would dowsing a fire before it can burn out of control.

But in other cases, whether due to behavioral and lifestyle factors or an overactive immune system, the inflammatory response occurs again and again, launching a domino-effect of cellular damage.

This harmful, silent inflammation is like a simmering flame that never goes out. And overtime, it can wreak all kinds of havoc with your health.

Of all of my journeys, nothing has left a deeper and more lasting impression than the first of my many trips to India. I knew at that time that the rate of serious cognitive decline in India was far lower than in the U.S. (a trend that still continues), and I knew about the emerging scientific studies focused on the turmeric spice. But what I didn’t realize was the vast amount of turmeric consumed in India on a daily basis.*

In India, turmeric is used as a universal flavoring in the preparation of food, much like salt is used in the U.S. and is included in products in nearly every aisle of a grocery store. Except that turmeric is SO MUCH healthier than salt. Like night and day healthier!

Over the decade since my first visit to India, the incredible health benefits of turmeric have been the subject of thousands of scientific studies that are now pointing to turmeric as Mother Nature’s secret weapon in combatting the harmful effects of every day, silent inflammation.

Specifically, gold-standard clinical studies have shown that turmeric is perhaps the most effective natural substance on earth at inhibiting COX-2, an enzyme that is responsible for sparking your body’s inflammatory response.**

I have to say, consuming turmeric is now a vital part of my daily health regimen. I cook with it, I drink it in tea, and I take a supplement with a full research-based dose of it every day.

So please keep reading to learn more about why getting the right daily dose of turmeric, along with another key antioxidant, can help you combat harmful inflammation, save you from having to deal with serious health issues, and keep you looking and feeling your best. 

Getting a research-based dose of turmeric every day can work wonders in providing you with the protection you need against a wide variety of age-related health issues including:

Brain Health

A recent landmark study found that turmeric promotes  the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a growth hormone responsible for youthful brain function. According to scientists, higher BDNF levels may hold the key to improved memory and sharper thinking as you age.*

What’s more, a recent study found that daily turmeric intake produced short-term memory improvements in adults over 60 who were predisposed to memory loss. It worked like a six-hour memory boost!*

Heart Health

Extensive research has shown that elevated levels of an inflammation marker called C-reactive protein (CRP) is a strong indicator of long-term cardiovascular risk. Breakthrough new research now shows that turmeric can lower levels of CRP by an amazing 32%.**

Another recent clinical study showed that turmeric can also significantly lower triglycerides, another major cardiovascular risk factor, by an astonishing 47%.*

Joint Pain Relief 

Turmeric is also great for your joints. One landmark study showed that turmeric relieved joint pain as effectively as a popular mainstream pill while reducing stiffness and improving overall joint function—all without side effects.*

Healthy Digestion

Scientific studies show that turmeric’s anti-inflammatory benefits can aid in promoting healthy digestion as well. In one study, turmeric was associated with up to a 25% reduction in digestive discomfort, with two-thirds of participants reporting overall improvement in digestive function.*

Virtually everyone can benefit from taking the right turmeric  supplement, but there's one big problem: turmeric is difficult for your body to absorb, so you have to take enough of it, and in the right formulation, to reap the full benefits.

To address this problem, it’s vitally important that you take a full research dose of turmeric along with an absorption enhancer. And taking a 10 mg dose of BioPerine^® black pepper extract has been scientifically shown to increase turmeric absorption by up to 2,000%.*

I’ve been deeply involved in the world of healthy living and nutritional supplements for more than 20 years. And during this time I’ve had a hand in developing over 300 successful wellness and anti-aging formulas.

It is my business and my passion to tap into the best scientific minds and ingredient resources from around the world to bring the most effective natural wellness nutrients to you, and in their most pure and potent forms.