Uses And Health Benefits Of Turmeric

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Uses And Health Benefits Of Turmeric
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Anti-inflammatory: Inflammation helps the body fight off infectious agents but when it persists for a longer period it harms the body. Curcumin a compound found in turmeric has tremendous anti-inflammatory properties that are as powerful as some anti-inflammatory drugs. [1]

Anti-oxidant: Curcumin has antioxidant properties that can protect the body from the damage of the free radicals that are responsible for aging and diseases. It also boosts the body’s antioxidants to fight off infections. [2]

Heart health: Turmeric has a positive effect on heart health and improves the function of endothelium which is the lining of the blood vessels. Curcumin has been found to reduce the chances of cardiovascular diseases. [3]

Pain relief: Scientific studies have concluded that turmeric can work as a pain reliever and can relieve arthritis pain as well. One study has investigated the effects of turmeric in arthritis pain, and have found it as effective as ibuprofen. [4]

Cancer prevention: Curcumin may contribute to the death of cancerous cells and reduces the growth of blood vessels to cancerous cells. A study has found curcumin to reduce cancer growth and development. [5]

Brain health: Turmeric may enhance brain health as curcumin is believed to increase the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factors (BDNF), which act as a growth hormone in the brain for neurons and slows down the degenerative process. [6]

Depression: Turmeric has shown promise in treating depression. Scientific study has noted that depression can decrease the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factors (BDNFs) and shrink the hippocampus. Curcumin has been shown to increase BDNFs. A randomized controlled trial study found curcumin effective in treating depression. [7]

Learn more:

More Health Benefits Of Turmeric: https://www.herbs-info.com/turmeric.html

Amazing “Golden Milk” Turmeric Tea Recipe: https://herbshealthhappiness.com/amazing-golden-milk-turmeric-tea-recipe/

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References:

[1] Jurenka, J.S., Anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin, a major constituent of Curcuma longa: a review of preclinical and clinical research. Altern Med Rev, 2009. 14(2): p. 141-53. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19594223/

[2] Bulmuş, F.G., et al., Protective effects of curcumin on antioxidant status, body weight gain, and reproductive parameters in male rats exposed to subchronic 2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry, 2013. 95(6): p. 1019-1029. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02772248.2013.829061#.UyAZAfl_t8E

[3] Wongcharoen, W. and A. Phrommintikul, The protective role of curcumin in cardiovascular diseases. Int J Cardiol, 2009. 133(2): p. 145-51. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19233493/

[4] Kuptniratsaikul, V., et al., Efficacy and safety of Curcuma domestica extracts in patients with knee osteoarthritis. J Altern Complement Med, 2009. 15(8): p. 891-7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19678780/

[5] Anand, P., et al., Curcumin and cancer: an “old-age” disease with an “age-old” solution. Cancer Lett, 2008. 267(1): p. 133-64. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18462866/

[6] Xu, Y., et al., Curcumin reverses the effects of chronic stress on behavior, the HPA axis, BDNF expression and phosphorylation of CREB. Brain research, 2006. 1122(1): p. 56-64. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006899306027144

[7] Sanmukhani, J., et al., Efficacy and safety of curcumin in major depressive disorder: a randomized controlled trial. Phytother Res, 2014. 28(4): p. 579-85. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23832433/

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