Because turmeric's health benefits, I have been taking it for about 3 years. The health benefits are due to its active ingredient curcumin. Turmeric is usually taken as a powder or as extracted curcumin capsules. As an ingredient of curry, turmeric is traditionally mixed with a healthy fat and heated. Turmeric is a very safe and effective anti-inflammatory.
Turmeric:
1. Eases Arthritic Pain - It has been clinically proven to ease arthritic pain and increases ranges of motion in many studies. It's comparable to a daily dose of 800 mg of ibuprofen, without side effects.2. Helps to Prevent Cirrhosis of the Liver - It slows or delays liver damage that could develop into cirrhosis.
3. Alzheimer's Disease - It slows the progress and the onset of Alzheimer's disease. It also helps eliminate cognitive decline normally attributed to "old age."
4. Aids Digestion - Digestion is the root of good or bad health. It has been used successfully to ease digestive distress and help heal inflammatory bowel disease.
5. Helps to Prevent Cancer - Mixed with the appropriate veggies for specific cancer types, it helps fight cancer cells and prevents them from metastasizing. It reduces carcinogenic heterocyclic amines that are formed when meat is cooked by up to 40%.
6. Powerful Antioxidant - It is a potent antioxidant that helps promote heart health, memory and boost the immune system. It has the potential to deliver more antioxidants then even vitamins E and C. Amazingly, it can deliver even more antioxidant power than grape seed or pine bark extracts. It's strong enough to scavenge the hydroxyl radical considered the most reactive oxidant.
It is advisable to consult your physician and pharmacist to make sure that turmeric is right for you.
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