Curcumin compositions herein are described for improving muscle performance, endurance capacity and resistance to fatigue, when administered in effective amounts to a subject in need of such improvement. The compositions are comprised of curcumin and at least one pharmaceutically and/or nutraceutically acceptable excipient such as a hydrophilic carrier and exhibit enhanced bioavailability. More particularly methods are described and include use of curcumin compositions to increase exercise time, performance and capacity and to prevent muscle soreness, fatigue and injury. The compositions enhance mitochondrial biogenesis by modulating mitochondrial function, increasing mitochondrial mass and oxygen consumption, thus increasing mitochondrial aerobic capacity. The compositions reduce oxidative muscle stress, by decreasing inflammatory cytokines and inflammatory markers. Curcumin compositions are safe for consumption for pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical purposes and are prepared by economic methods using conventional equipments and can be effectively used for enhancing muscle and exercise performance.

OmniActive Health Technologies Limited

Curcumin compositions and uses thereof

The present invention provides dietary supplements, medical foods and methods effective to ameliorate at least one of the symptoms, preferably all of the symptoms, of a fatigue-related syndrome, such as fibromyalgia. The dietary supplements of the present invention include rosemary, curcumin and at least one component selected from the group consisting of quercetin and rutin. The medical foods of the present invention include rosemary, at least one macronutrient selected from the group consisting of protein, carbohydrate and fat, and at least one member of the group consisting of quercetin, curcumin and rutin. The methods of the present invention include the step of administering to a person suffering from a fatigue-related syndrome an effective amount of a dietary supplement or medical food of the present invention.

curcumin/väsymys

Curcumin compositions and uses thereof

Dietary supplements for treating fatigue-related syndromes

Täydellisin lääketieteellinen tietokanta tieteen tukemana