Composition to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin
A composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric. A composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric, wherein the essential oil is present in an amount sufficient to cause an enhancement of bioavailability of curcumin when the composition is administered to a human as compared to bioavailability of curcumin obtained upon administration of a composition prepared without adding essential oil to the curcuminoid. A method to prepare a composition having a curcuminoid and an essential oil of turmeric.
1. A composition for oral administration, the composition comprising an essential oil of turmeric, wherein the essential oil of turmeric comprises about 45% ar-turmerone.
2. An essential oil of turmeric comprising 45% ar-turmerone.
3. A gelatin capsule comprising a composition for oral administration, the composition comprising an essential oil of turmeric, wherein the essential oil of turmeric comprises about 45% ar-turmerone.
4. The composition of claim 1 for enhancing bioavailability of curcumin.
5. The gelatin capsule of claim 3 for enhancing bioavailability of curcumin.