Uses of curcuminoid compositions
The present invention relates to methods and uses of compositions comprising curcumin; in particular, methods and uses relating to improving the bioaccessibility, bioavailability, bioefficacy and/or bioactivity of curcuminoids in mammals.
1. A method for administering a composition to a human consisting essentially of administering (i) turmeric extract, (ii) quillaja, and (iii) gum arabic to said human.
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the turmeric extract consists essentially of curcuminoids selected from the group consisting of curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, and mixtures thereof.
3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the curcuminoids in the turmeric extract are in free form.
4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the curcuminoids in the turmeric extract are present in the composition in an amount from about 2.5% to about 60% by weight of the composition.
5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the curcuminoids in the turmeric extract are present in the composition in an amount from about 5% to about 50% by weight of the composition.
6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the curcuminoids in the turmeric extract are present in the composition in an amount from about 10% to about 45% by weight of the composition.
7. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the quillaja extract is present in the composition in an amount from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of the composition.
8. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the gum arabic is present in the composition in an amount from about 40% to about 60% by weight of the composition.