Turmeric - Miracle plant co-existing for good health and enhancing taste in your cuisine

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Turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence.
 


Turmeric is a spice widely used throughout Asia and a main ingredient in curries.
Curcumin is a yellow pigment found primarily in turmeric, a flowering plant of the ginger family best known as a spice used in curry. It’s a polyphenol with anti-inflammatory properties and the ability to increase the amount of antioxidants that the body produces.
Due to its yellow color, it’s sometimes referred to as Indian saffron
What’s more, its extensive use in traditional medicine has raised significant interest in its health benefits.

What Are the benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin?
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Turmeric comes from the root of Curcuma longa, a flowering plant of the ginger family.
It’s often sold in spice jars. However, if bought fresh, it looks similar to ginger root with a more intense yellow to golden color.
In India, turmeric occupies every  household and commercial kitchens as a flavour enhancer and also to treat skin conditions, digestive issues and aches and pains. In fact, it’s a staple of Ayurvedic medicine, a form of traditional healing.
Turmeric contains many plant substances, but one group, curcuminoids, has the greatest health-promoting effects
Curcumin, which represents about 2–8% of most turmeric preparations, gives turmeric its distinct color and flavor, curcumin is known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and antioxidant effects 
SUMMARY
Turmeric is used to treat many health problems, such as skin and digestive issues. It contains the active ingredient curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Curcumin, which represents about 2–8% of most turmeric preparations, gives turmeric its distinct color and flavor

Benefits in Common
Turmeric and curcumin have medicinal properties that provide lot of health benefits backed by science.
  • Osteoarthritis: Plant compounds in turmeric that include curcumin can reduce markers of inflammation and thus relieve osteoarthritis symptoms
  • Obesity: Turmeric and curcumin may inhibit the inflammatory pathway involved in obesity and may help regulate body fat
  • Heart disease: Turmeric and curcumin can reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and reduce the risk of heart disease as a result
  • Diabetes: Turmeric and curcumin can improve blood sugar metabolism and potentially reduce the effects of diabetes on your body
  • Liver: A rat study found that turmeric extract and curcumin were protective against chronic liver damage by helping reduce harmful oxidative stress
  • Cancer: Though research is still in its early stages, turmeric and curcumin may reduce the activity of colon and other cancer cells
  • Antifungal: Turmeric and curcumin can disrupt fungal cell membranes and could be used in conjunction with fungal medication for better outcomes
  • Antibacterial: Turmeric and curcumin have strong antibacterial effects. They can reduce the growth of many disease-causing bacteria

·        Turmeric and curcumin both have antimicrobial and medicinal properties. Studies show that they may benefit people with heart disease, osteoarthritis and obesity.

The Bottom Line

 

In the present Covid 19 era, Turmeric milk /powder juice added with Black Pepper and Basil leaves can be a very good source of immunity booster to prevent oneself from falling to Covid19 symptomatic.  In fact, every day drinking Turmeric milk as specified above, if consumed will splendidly increase one’s metabolism rate and immunity function levels. Besides, try to add Turmeric to your meal preparation so that immunity is at your best in YOU.

Turmeric is a golden spice that has been used to treat inflammation, bacterial infections and digestive issues for thousands of years.
It contains curcumin, which has proven antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Both turmeric and curcumin can reduce joint inflammation, cholesterol, blood sugar, as well as tumor, fungal and bacterial growth.
Make sure you have some black pepper with your turmeric powder or supplement, as this will help improve curcumin’s absorption.

Content courtetsy:  Medical News Today


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