LVIVA | Under license from Paradigm Pharma

A HIGHLY ABSORBABLE MERIVA®

MERIVA® is a curcumin complex, its safety and efficacy supported by clinical trials. The studies show that

It is 20-fold more bioavailable versus the standard 95% turmeric extracts

It is safe and effective as adjunct in mild to moderate Osteoarthritis

It reduced the score measuring pain, stiffness and impaired physical function by 58%

It decreased the patient’s use of pain killers by 63%, along with an associated significant reduction in gastrointestinal adverse effects and costs

It has been granted “Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)” by the US FDA

ABOUT PARADIGM PHARMA

Paradigm Pharmaceuticals Inc., a New York, U.S., company offers dietary supplements along with pharmaceuticals. It markets supplements whose benefits are sufficiently supported by scientific and clinical evidence to offer as natural and complementary medicines.

It manufactures at GMP-certified plants, with each production batch tested and certified for the claimed composition and safety

Research showed that milk thistle improved control of blood sugar in people with diabetes with and without liver disease. Research suggests that silymarin improves blood and urine markers associated with diabetic kidney disease. Several studies of milk thistle in liver disease caused by viruses or alcohol report improvements in liver tests. Limited research showed that milk thistle reduced the severity of allergic nasal symptoms. Milk thistle has been used traditionally to treat Amanita phalloides mushroom poisoning. Early research suggests that milk thistle, alone or given with vitamin E, improves antioxidant status. In women undergoing artificial fertilization (in vitro fertilization, IVF), silymarin used in combination with standard therapy has demonstrated mixed results. An herbal preparation containing milk thistle may be effective in decreasing heartburn. Non-human research suggests cholesterol-lowering effects of milk thistle. Several studies suggest possible benefits of milk thistle to treat or prevent liver damage caused by drugs or toxic chemicals. An herbal preparation containing milk thistle may be effective in decreasing menopausal symptoms. In early research, a preparation of milk thistle and other supplements has demonstrated a beneficial effect on people with various neurodegenerative disorders, including multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. In human research, milk thistle reduced symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Early evidence suggests that milk thistle has anti-inflammatory effects in people with osteoarthritis. Early research in breast cancer patients suggests that silymarin helps ease radiotherapy-induced toxic skin reactions compared to standard care. ABOUT PARADIGM PHARMA

Paradigm Pharmaceuticals Inc., a New York, U.S., company offers dietary supplements along with pharmaceuticals. It markets supplements whose benefits are suffciently supported by scientific and clinical evidence to offer as natural and complementary medicines.

It manufactures at GMP-certified plants, with each production batch tested and certified for the claimed composition and safety

Turmeric is rich in curcumin, a brilliant yellow compound that gives this plant its signature yellow color. Turmeric is widely used as a spice in plenty of Indian dishes because of the vibrant color and flavor it adds to the dishes. Apart from the flavor and color, turmeric also acts as a digestive aid in those cuisines.

But that’s not what we are here to talk about. You can find plenty of culinary blogs on the internet to know how much turmeric you need to make your curry based dishes tastier and healthier. We are here to talk about the chemical present in this plant, curcumin, the one that has been widely used in Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicinal practices as an aid in treating arthritis, osteoarthritis in particular.