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Five Benefits Of Turmeric

Five Benefits Of Turmeric

Posted by Grier Govorko on

This fantastic spice packs in a lot of power when it comes to health benefits. Turmeric makes for an effective health supplement and should be part of your regular health and wellness kit.

Read on to learn what it can do for you!

Number 1. Turmeric helps relieve pain

Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory.

If you struggle with chronic joint pain, muscle pain, muscle ache from over-exertion, turmeric is the natural way to ease the inflammation and get yourself on track. Low-level inflammation is an underlying cause of many ailments and is often left untreated and, for that matter, undetected. Taking a regular shot of turmeric may help in the reduction of inflammation and give your immune system a well-deserved boost and ease muscle and joint pain.

Number 2. Turmeric may help with blood sugar levels

If you have problems with diabetes or low energy levels, turmeric may be useful.  According to research Turmeric may aid in the stabilization of blood sugar levels Turmeric and, more importantly, curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) are natural anti-hyperglycemic agents- they may help lower high blood sugar levels and balance blood glucose and insulin levels when taken regularly.

Number 3. Turmeric is Anti-Microbial

There is ongoing research into the link between chronic low-level inflammation and undetected bacterial infections. For example, lower back pain in some people may be a consequence of such an infection. Inflammation is the body's way of defending against such things, but it's a double-edged sword, if the immune system is running in overdrive in defence of a bacterial infection but is unsuccessful in elimination, we wind up with a chronic problem. Turmeric has anti-bacterial properties.

Number 4. Turmeric is an Antioxidant

Turmeric benefits include its antioxidant properties. Its ability to aid in the reduction of free radicals makes it a valuable health booster.
Free radicals are unstable molecules in the body that can be formed through a lousy diet. Foods high in trans fat, sugar are contributors and too often found in commercial food production.  The resulting cell damage contributes to overall less than optimal health and speeds up the aging process.
Reduction of free radicals should be part of your health regime, introducing, antioxidant turmeric is an excellent foundational beginning.

Number 5. Turmeric may assist in weight loss

Accumulation of fat in the adipose tissue or other tissues such as those of the stomach and liver is indicative of excessive weight.

Angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) in the white adipose tissue is linked to fat accumulation in overweight people.

Curcumin ( the active ingredient in turmeric) has been found to decrease the size of the fatty tissues. Eg. Lower the fat accumulation in these tissues. In studies, body measurements in overweight patients have shown a significant reduction of fat.