The power of TURMERIC

The deep, golden-orange spice known as turmeric is used to give food colour, flavour, and nutrients.

Turmeric, a relative of ginger, is a native Asian plant whose rhizome (root) has been used in cooking for hundreds of years. Ayurvedic and other traditional medical practises in China and India have also employed it.
The primary active component of turmeric is curcumin, a polyphenolic natural substance with anti- inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

According to Brown, not all of curcumin's biological functions are fully understood. Similar to other vibrant plant-based meals, turmeric is packed with phytonutrients that may guard the body from harm by scavenging free radicals (pollution, sunshine) and neutralising them. The prevention of diseases like cancer and heart disease is linked to diets high in plant-based foods.

Nutritional profile of turmeric
● According to one tablespoon of ground turmeric powder:

● 123 KJ/29 kcal
● 0.9g protein
● 4g carbs
● 196mg potassium
● 0.3g fat
● 1g of fibre
● Iron 7 mg

Some Important Benefits of Turmeric :

Studies in the scientific community have focused on curcumin and other components of turmeric.
According to some research findings, eating turmeric in recipes decreased joint discomfort in osteoarthritis patients, according to Brown. More research will be necessary to determine whether turmeric has any benefits for treating mood disorders, depression, and dementia.
In addition to these ailments, research has suggested that turmeric may also benefit:
● Inflammation
● generative eye diseases
● Diabetes syndrome
● Arthritis
● Blood cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
● Anxiety
● muscle aches following workout
● Kidney function
Health Benefits of Turmeric
● Turmericisanaturalanti-inflammatory

The body needs inflammation because it defends itself against dangerous intruders and heals wounds, viruses, and bacteria-related damage. Anti-inflammatory substances can help with this because persistent inflammation has been linked to many chronic diseases, including cancer and heart disease. Strong anti-inflammatory capabilities that stop inflammatory molecules from acting in the body have been demonstrated for the curcumin in turmeric.

● Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant 
Oxygen free radicals are chemically active chemicals that harm the body's cells, and curcumin is a potent scavenger of these molecules. Curcumin can aid in the prevention and treatment of heart disease since free radical damage, along with inflammation, is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease. Turmeric has been demonstrated to decrease cholesterol and triglycerides in persons at risk of heart disease and may even lower blood pressure in addition to its antioxidant properties.

● Turmeric has anti- cancer effects 
Numerous studies on humans and animals have investigated turmeric's impact on cancer, and many of them have discovered that it can influence cancer development, growth, and creation at the molecular level. According to research, it can help kill malignant cells in a number of malignancies, slow the progression of the disease, and lessen the side effects of chemotherapy.

● Turmeric might be brain food 
Growing research suggests that curcumin can penetrate the blood-brain barrier and may offer some protection against Alzheimer's. It serves to lessen brain protein plaque buildup, which is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease patients, as well as inflammation. There is some proof that curcumin helps treat mood disorders like depression.

Turmeric Side Effects
Although most people can safely consume turmeric in food or tea, if you have an allergy to the spice, ingesting it may result in a rash, hives, or stomach pain.
The majority of the negative effects are linked to the extremely high curcumin concentrations seen in dietary supplements (pills, capsules, and gummies).

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