GOLDEN PASTE

Turmeric + Black pepper + Virgin Coconut Oil – A very powerful immunity boost Turmeric is a revered spice not only in Ayurveda but also in the field of next-generation drugs. The spice has over 100 compounds that have medicinal properties ranging from anti-inflammatory to cancer drugs. Curcumin is the principal bioactive compound of turmeric. Curcumin accounts for 2-6% of natural turmeric powder’s composition unless the powder you use is after extracting curcumin out of it. The next thing to consider is the Bioavailability of curcumin. Bioavailability is how a nutrient gets detached from the food, gets absorbed by the intestines, enters the bloodstream, and reaches the target cells. Turmeric has low bioavailability causing poor absorption. How does black pepper help in increasing turmeric’s bioavailability?Black pepper contains an alkaloid called piperine which is a proven herbal bioenhancer. Apart from giving the spice its pungent taste, piperine is known to enhance the bioavailability of turmeric. You must be aware of the study that states that piperine at 20mg increases the bioavailability of curcumin by 2000%. Piperine’s action on intestinal absorption Studies show that piperine alters intestinal permeability ( the mechanism by which drugs are absorbed by the intestine) in animal models. It even changes the microscopic structure of the intestinal wall to facilitate better absorption. What is the role of fats in turmeric’s bioavailability/absorption? Remember doctors always suggest taking medicines after a meal. That is because food plays a major role in the absorption of drugs. Lipid (fats and oils) is an essential component of food that enhances the bioavailability of drugs. Indians take turmeric as a part of curries which have good proportions of oil. Lipids favorably affect four major processes of drug delivery within the body: solubility, dispersion, digestion, and absorption. Here are a few ways by which lipids enhance bioavailability : Increase solubility of drugs that are not water-soluble (curcumin has low solubility in water) Increases permeability of the intestinal wall Undergoes series of reactions caused by enzymes that facilitate the breakdown of fats into compounds that are absorbed preferentially by the small intestine Supports direct transport of the drugs to the bloodstream via the intestinal lymphatic system (biological system involved in immunity and detoxification of the body). This avoids the first-pass effect or phase I detoxification. Fats/oils / Lipids have a different mechanism than piperine in increasing systemic availability of curcumin and turmeric but it increases availability by several folds than unformulated turmeric. Conclusion There are many ways to increase the bioavailability/absorption of turmeric but the reason to choose fats/oils and turmeric is that these are things you can do at home. But since you have access to an easy recipe of Golden Paste that synergizes the effect of oil and pepper as bio-enhancers, why not make the best use of it!? What is needed for making the golden paste? 60 gm/12 teaspoon/2 ounce turmeric powder 15 gm/ 3 teaspoons ground black pepper 70 ml cold pressed Coconut oil Steps: Mix all ingredients to make it a fine paste. You can consume 1/4th teaspoon daily. One great thing about this paste is you can keep it in a jar and refrigerate it. This will ensure you can make it once and use it for a few days. You can keep the golden paste refrigerated for up to 1-2 weeks, Not more than that.