March 2018
The study, which was double-blind, placebo-controlled and randomized, involved 201 men and women aged 44-77 years. All participants were diagnosed with knee problems.
The study compared three treatment groups, one group received pure curcumin (BCM95) while the second group received curaMIN, a dietary supplement containing Boswellia (Bospure) in addition to BCM95. The third group received capsules that were identical in taste and smell but with no active substance (placebo).
The aim of the study was:
1. To show that the active extracts (BCM95/Curamin) were more effective than placebo in the treatment of joints.
2. to find out which was more effective, pure BCM95 or the combination with Boswellia.
Results: After 4 weeks, a significant improvement was seen in all three groups but gradually the effect disappeared in the placebo group. Both BCM95 and Curamin showed clearly better joint comfort, flexibility and mobility compared to placebo - but more parameters were improved in the Curamin group.
Overall, the efficacy of Curamin was 20% better compared to pure BCM95.
The authors concluded that 'the combination of BCM95 and BosPure increases the efficacy in the treatment of knee problems, probably due to a synergistic effect between the extracts.
http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbclip/588/021831-588.html
1) BCM95: is the most well-documented, highly absorbed pure curcumin extract in the world. BCM95 has undergone over 60 published studies. Studies investigating efficacy, safety and absorption.
2) BosPure: In addition to BCM95, Curamin contains BosPure - a highly concentrated extract of Boswellia (resin from the Boswellia tree). Clinical studies show that BosPure interacts with and enhances the effect of BCM95.
Curamin Forte® contains Turmeric (BCM95®) and Boswellia (BosPure®): Turmeric (BCM95®) helps protect our joints and thus contributes to the maintenance of joint health. It also helps to protect the body's cells from oxidative stress and to maintain the normal function of the immune system. Boswellia (BosPure®) also supports joint comfort and mobility. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.
