Traditionally used in Indian ayurvedic medicine to cure arthritis, turmeric is related to the ginger family. A popular spice used in the Indian kitchen the bright yellow (curcumin that gives turmeric its yellow coloration) turmeric powder was traditionally used to flavor curries and more. Now, it’s a primary ingredient in everything right from your teas to your supplements. These have stemmed from its advantages of anti-inflammatory benefits.
Know the Numbers It’s the root of the turmeric that’s widely used to make medicine. Its preferable to consume it in powder form (root powder) or curcumin supplement. Curcumin is responsible for boosting turmeric’s benefits far and wide with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties but only makes up 3% of dry turmeric whereas curcumin supplements and turmeric extracts contain more of curcumin. Hence, these are the ones that make a positive impact on the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant property of turmeric. By now you would have understood that including a pinch of turmeric in your recipes is not going to do you much of a favor indeed! Research says that consuming at least 1 gram of curcumin per day is essential for providing anti-inflammatory effects. But make sure to never overdo the suggested quantities as consuming extremely high amounts of turmeric can result in gastrointestinal issues such as an upset stomach, nausea, dizziness and diarrhea. Reputed health associates comment that consuming turmeric independently doesn’t go well and one needs to combine it with black pepper or a source of good fat like olive oil for maximum absorption. Turmeric has been quoted to be a good treatment option for arthritis, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, hemorrhage, liver problems, IBS, high cholesterol, gallbladder disorders, hay fever, bronchitis, cold, lung infection, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer’s disease, menstrual problems, itchy skin, depression, diabetes and kidney problems. Some even apply it on the skin for pain, ringworms, sprains and swellings, bruises, leech bites, inflammatory skin conditions, soreness in the mouth, skin sores and gum disease. But there are no authentic proofs existing until now. If you are looking forward to taking turmeric as a supplement it is necessary to discuss with your physician, all the more if you are consuming any other medication to understand whether there might be any drug interactions that would cause danger to your health. For examples, if a person is taking blood thinner medications consuming turmeric supplements can cause bleeding. There are other food sources that can cause such dangerous side effects when taken with certain medications. For such food-drug interactions please visit the website www.firsteatright.com. While we need authentic research to understand the exact doses of turmeric or curcumin for health benefits it probably would never be wrong to add a pinch of turmeric to your recipes or discuss with your doctor for a supplement.
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