Turmeric & its Benefits

Posted: November 10th, 2020

What is turmeric? 

Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color. It has been used in India for thousands of years, not only as a spice but for medicinal purposes as well. Countless scientific studies have since discovered why Turmeric has been so popular amongst the Indian people. 

Curcumin is the main ingredient in turmeric. It is an antioxidant and has powerful anti-inflammatory effects. In order to experience optimal results from this spice, it is recommended to take a daily turmeric supplement with with high levels of curcumin.

Turmeric or Curcumin is a natural Anti-inflammatory compound

Why is treating inflammation so important?

Small amounts of inflammation is beneficial to help your body fight foreign invaders and also helps your body repair damage. Without any inflammation, pathogens such as bacteria could easily take over your body and kill you.

Only short-term inflammation is good. When inflammation becomes a chronic issue, it attacks your body's own muscle tissues, thus resulting in pain and soreness. Diseases such as certain cancers, Alzheimer's Disease, and heart diseases are now being linked to inflammation. Curcumin fights inflammation at the molecular level. Turmeric has also been proven to relieve arthritis pain by reducing inflammation in our joints.

Why do I need turmeric?

Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals that are directly linked to aging. Not only does turmeric keep your skin looking young and lively, it increases the activity of other antioxidant enzymes that keeps you healthy. Turmeric is an important supplement to add to your daily routine!