Listen "Ep290: A Natural Solution for UC? The Science Behind the CurQD Protocol with Nir Salomon"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Tina sits down with Nir Salomon, co-founder of Evinature and director of the Integrative Gastroenterology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. Nir shares the origin story behind curQD, a scientifically backed supplement designed to support those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. They dive into the personalized, integrative approach his team uses, the clinical research supporting curQD, and how it’s helping patients worldwide. Nir also introduces Exhale, a new product aimed at reducing stress and supporting gut-brain health.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- What is the CurQD Protocol and how does it work?
- The science behind Evinature’s Gut Health Assessment
- Is it safe to take long-term?
- Does it work differently for Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease?
- The type of results patients are seeing
- How stress and the nervous system affect symptoms
- Why Nir believes UC remission doesn’t need to be a lifetime struggle
Take Evinature's Gut Health Assessment:
https://shop.evinature.com/953
Connect with Tina Haupert:
https://carrotsncake.com/
Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake
Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake
YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake
Pinterest: Carrots 'N' Cake Hormone Testing & Nutrition Coaching https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/
About Tina Haupert:
Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).
Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.
Connect with Nir Salomon:
https://evinature.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evinature
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evinature/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evinature
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evinature/
About Nir Salomon:
Founder & Director of the Integrative Gastroenterology unit at Sheba Medical Center. Co-founder and Head of R&D at Evinature. After founding the Integrative Gastroenterology unit at Sheba Medical Center, Nir Salomon launched a decade-long research project with Professor Shomron Ben-Horin to advance the full potential of neutraceutical therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
From 2011 to 2022, Salomon led a series of successful trials on the combined use of gut-directed curcumin and Qing Dai (CurQD®) on patients with UC, earning prestigious awards for “breakthrough innovation” and “clinical merit” in his work. His multi-center, international, investigator-initiated RCT on CurQD® was presented at the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of
America (CCFA), where it was awarded Poster of Distinction.
In 2021, Salomon and Ben-Horin founded Evinature in partnership with Sheba Medical Center,
(one of Newsweek’s top 10 hospitals) to provide affordable, accessible, and effective therapies to IBD patients. Salomon lectures worldwide, advocating integrative, evidence-based therapies at prominent medical conferences. He is currently building a global network of leading IBD doctors to facilitate collaborative research projects in the field of nutraceuticals with an aim to advance medical accessibility for patients worldwide.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- What is the CurQD Protocol and how does it work?
- The science behind Evinature’s Gut Health Assessment
- Is it safe to take long-term?
- Does it work differently for Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease?
- The type of results patients are seeing
- How stress and the nervous system affect symptoms
- Why Nir believes UC remission doesn’t need to be a lifetime struggle
Take Evinature's Gut Health Assessment:
https://shop.evinature.com/953
Connect with Tina Haupert:
https://carrotsncake.com/
Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake
Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake
YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake
Pinterest: Carrots 'N' Cake Hormone Testing & Nutrition Coaching https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/
About Tina Haupert:
Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).
Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.
Connect with Nir Salomon:
https://evinature.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evinature
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evinature/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evinature
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evinature/
About Nir Salomon:
Founder & Director of the Integrative Gastroenterology unit at Sheba Medical Center. Co-founder and Head of R&D at Evinature. After founding the Integrative Gastroenterology unit at Sheba Medical Center, Nir Salomon launched a decade-long research project with Professor Shomron Ben-Horin to advance the full potential of neutraceutical therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
From 2011 to 2022, Salomon led a series of successful trials on the combined use of gut-directed curcumin and Qing Dai (CurQD®) on patients with UC, earning prestigious awards for “breakthrough innovation” and “clinical merit” in his work. His multi-center, international, investigator-initiated RCT on CurQD® was presented at the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of
America (CCFA), where it was awarded Poster of Distinction.
In 2021, Salomon and Ben-Horin founded Evinature in partnership with Sheba Medical Center,
(one of Newsweek’s top 10 hospitals) to provide affordable, accessible, and effective therapies to IBD patients. Salomon lectures worldwide, advocating integrative, evidence-based therapies at prominent medical conferences. He is currently building a global network of leading IBD doctors to facilitate collaborative research projects in the field of nutraceuticals with an aim to advance medical accessibility for patients worldwide.
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