The spice is right for fitness
WALKING is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise, and also one of the most underestimated for our wellbeing. It’s a great way to reach the recommended level of physical activity needed to stay healthy without the toll on joints, ligaments and muscles of more demanding sports.
But taking long walks can become difficult for some of us. Paul Goddard, 63, a Nordic walking instructor from Saffron Walden in Essex, swears by a product called Turmeric+ to keep him active.
“I became a Nordic walking instructor in 2009 and started walking 40 to 50 miles a week,” he says. “Several years ago it became uncomfortable to walk distances that should have been easy for someone of my age and fitness levels; I felt very apprehensive as walking is not only my passion, but my business.
“I started doing some research and learned that turmeric could be helpful and bought supplements. I then stumbled upon Turmeric+.”
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is difficult for the body to absorb. Some turmeric products offer high levels of curcumin but unless this is easily absorbed by the body, the higher amounts make little difference.
The need for easy absorption is what led scientists at FutureYou Cambridge to create Turmeric+. Using the patented Curcuma Phospholipid Complex formulation, it is 30 times more absorbable than turmeric itself and contains vitamin C, which contributes to collagen formation for healthy cartilage.
“I experienced that ‘light-bulb’ moment soon after taking it,” says Paul. “I realised my knees felt like they used to. I take Turmeric+ religiously now. I walk around 200 miles a month and my customers have remarked on my mobility.
“Walking is great for fitness as well as mental health – being able to walk easily has made a huge difference to my life and I feel fitter now than I did 20 years ago.”
Adam Cleevely, CEO of FutureYou Cambridge, says: “We want to support more people to get active and think Turmeric+ can play an important role in that journey.
“We have tens of thousands of happy Turmeric+ subscribers who regularly tell us about their positive stories, just like Paul.”