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Health Benefits of Turmeric Explained

Turmeric is a tall plant native to Asia and Central America. It contains curcumin, which has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Turmeric is commonly used to relieve arthritis pain and inflammation, and may also improve liver function, reduce cancer risks, aid digestion, and act as a general anti-inflammatory. It provides manganese, iron, potassium, and vitamin C. Turmeric can be consumed in powder, capsule, or extract form and added to foods like curry, dressings, and marinades.

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Health Benefits of Turmeric Explained

Turmeric is a tall plant native to Asia and Central America. It contains curcumin, which has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Turmeric is commonly used to relieve arthritis pain and inflammation, and may also improve liver function, reduce cancer risks, aid digestion, and act as a general anti-inflammatory. It provides manganese, iron, potassium, and vitamin C. Turmeric can be consumed in powder, capsule, or extract form and added to foods like curry, dressings, and marinades.

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Turmeric

Origin:

 Sometimes called Indian saffron or the golden spice. Very popular in India.
 Tall plant that grows in Asia and Central America.

Forms:

 Raw, Capsules, teas, powders, and extracts are some of the turmeric products available
commercially.
 Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric. It is a phytochemical found to have
powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Health Benefits:

 Anti-inflammatory Properties
o it’s so powerful that it matches the effectiveness of some anti-inflammatory
drugs.
o The Arthritis Foundation cites several studies in which turmeric has reduced
inflammation.
 400 to 600mg turmeric capsules 3x daily for inflammation relief
 Pain Relief
o Helps relieve arthritis pain
 One study noted that it seemed to work as well as ibuprofen in people
with arthritis in their knees
 Those who participated in this study took 800mg capsules each
day
 Improves Liver Function
o “The antioxidant effect of turmeric appears to be so powerful that it may stop
your liver from being damaged by toxins. This could be good news for people
who take strong drugs for diabetes or other health conditions that might hurt
their liver with long-term use.” –Medical News Today
 May Reduce Cancer Risks
o Pancreatic, prostate, and multiple myeloma
 Digestion
o Even being explored as a treatment for IBS
 Bottom line, it has the potential to be a strong “medical multitasker.” Many detailed
articles and studies have shown tremendous benefit to be had. Many more studies are
currently underway.

Nutrition Facts:

one tablespoon (tbsp) of turmeric powder contains:

 29 calories

 0.91 grams (g) of protein

 0.31 g of fat

 6.31 g of carbohydrates

 2.1 g of fiber

 0.3 g of sugar

That same 1-tbsp serving provides:

 26 percent of daily manganese needs

 16 percent of daily iron

 5 percent of daily potassium

 3 percent of daily vitamin C

Some ways to include turmeric in your diet:

 Adding turmeric into spice mixtures such as curry or barbecue rub

 Making a homemade dressing using part oil, part vinegar, and seasonings including
turmeric

 Changing up your go-to marinades by adding turmeric.

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