There are an array of Nutritional supplements from different sources nowadays. All have claims of giving us the various health benefits we can reap, obtain or gain from it. One of these comes from Turmeric.
Turmeric is a flowering plant, the tuberous rhizomes, or underground stems, the (Curcuma longa), a perennial herbaceous plant of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), have been used as a spice, a textile dye, and a medical stimulant since ancient times.
Turmeric contains compounds with medicinal properties. Curcumin-the main active compound ingredient found in turmeric, is a very potent antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties.
The goodness of turmeric and curcumin:
- It has foremost Benefits for our body and brain.
- Fights inflammation which was linked to many chronic diseases.
- Effective in treating the signs and symptoms of arthritis, sometimes outperforming anti-inflammatory medicines.
- Lower’s Alzheimers disease risk.
- Reducing cancer health.
- On a molecular level, curcumin causes a number of changes that could potentially treat or even prevent cancer.
- Curcumin may aid in the prevention of a number of neurodegenerative disorders.
- Curcumin has positive effects on a number of elements that are known to contribute to heart disease.
- Curcumin may increase longevity due to its various advantageous health effects, which include the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer.
To wrap it all up!
Numerous health benefits of turmeric have been scientifically demonstrated, including the ability to protect against Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Its most active component, curcumin, also has the potential to boost heart health.
It works well as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Additionally, it might lessen arthritis and depression symptoms.
These advantages might exist, but they are currently restricted due to curcumin's low bioavailability, necessitating additional study.
AA I Floricel Denopol, RND
References:
Turmeric
https://www.britannica.com/plant/cayenne-pepper
Turmeric
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric
Curcumin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curcumin
The positive and negative health effects of turmeric
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