Benefits of turmeric that we add in our food
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April 08, 2019
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Turmeric is the main spice of Asian food and it is frequently used to flavor or color food preparations. It has been used in India for thousand years as spice and medicinal herbs.
Some of the benefits which makes this spice is so unique are:
1. Turmeric contains many bioactive compounds like curcumin which is known to have powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activities.
2. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties which helps to invade foreign pathogens and also repairs damage.
3. Turmeric has anti-oxidant capacities which will neutralise free radicals known to play an important role in aging and many other diseases.
4. Curcumin in turmeric is known to increase levels of BDNF, a brain hormone which increases neuronal growth in brain and confers protection against various neurodegenrative diseases.
5. Turmeric also shows several cardiovascular benefits by improving the function of endothelium (lining of blood vessels)
6. Several studies have demonstrated that turmeric has anti-cancer properties. Curcumin in turmeric is known to disrupt the growth and development of cancerous cells at molecular level.
The above health benefits suggest that turmeric is one of the most effective nutritional supplement existing today.
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References:
1. WebMd Turmeric Available at https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmeric Accessed on 31st March, 2019
2. Healthline 10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin Available at https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric Accessed on 31st March, 2019