Turmeric is one of the most popular supplements on the market today. It has a history going back hundreds of years and recently scientists are discovering it’s astonishing ability to improve overall health on so many levels!
The plentiful orange color of turmeric is a trademark of a powerful healthy Indian spice. Turmeric has become a staple of healthy living due to the numerous health perks that it offers. It not only improves markers of oxidative stress; it also increases circulating antioxidants. It’s been known to reduce inflammation, have cardioprotective effects, antimicrobial, anticancer, and serves as a neuroprotective. Human trials were done on adults with depression, which lasted 5-12 weeks, and positive antidepressant effects were reported in 6 of the 7 trials. These trials also showed improvement in anxiety in those adults who suffered from depression. *
There are several proposed pathophysiological processes in depression restored by turmeric:
-Neurotransmitter activity: as it restores the activity of dopamine, noradrenaline, glutamate, and serotonin.
-Mitochondrial activity: it is improved and it protects the cells from oxidative stress.
-Intestinal permeability: it is normalized, GI inflammation is reduced, alters microbial composition.
-Inflammation and immune activity: normalizes the immune and inflammatory response and levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
-HPA-axis: it normalizes this activity and reduces glucocorticoid concentrations subsequent a stressor.
It’s probably not surprising for some to hear that depression has been found to compromise the concentrations of leptin, either increasing it or decreasing it.
Leptin, is a hormone produced by body fat aka adipose tissue and is released to help your body maintain a normal weight for the long-term. Leptin regulates your hunger and energy balance. In layman terms, it tells your brain when you are hungry and controls energy expenditure. Research has shown that turmeric can lower plasma leptin concentrations which means your appetite will be suppressed. It’s common for appetite to be negatively influenced when an individual is experiencing depression either with eating too much or not eating enough. Unfortunately, with depression, leptin levels are typically increased more so than not. In turn, causing unwanted weight gain, and other health issues. Turmeric also plays a role in helping to regulate insulin and blood sugar, and sex hormones. *
We formulated AnxDefy+ to help those suffering with high stress and fluctuating cortisol levels as a result of a high demand life. AnxDefy+ contains turmeric, but it also contains a plethora of other astounding nutrients that are designed to support healthy adrenal gland function. It helps to regulate cortisol, your stress hormone, which will help your body to adjust to mental, physical, and emotional stress accordingly. In addition, it will help support a healthy weight, controlled appetite, and improved mental clarity. *
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
