Turmeric is a spice that comes traditionally from Indian Ayurvedic medicine and cuisine, it’s used for many different ailments and has a wide variety of health benefits. The active compound in turmeric is known as curcumin, curcumin is a powerful anti-inflammatory, immune boosting antioxidant that also has been shown to be very beneficial for brain health, it boosts BDNF, otherwise known as brain derived neurotrophic factor, it also boosts serotonin and dopamine, two hormones that help the brain function better, the combination of these things helps to prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
It is one of the strongest anti-inflammatory agents on the planet, curcumin works very well as an anti-inflammatory to help reduce pain and swelling and ease the effects of arthritis in the joints.
It’s also beneficial for cardiovascular health because it helps the health of the blood vessels, beyond that it’s beneficial for digestive health, both the liver and the kidney’s and has been used for digestive disorders, bloating, gas etc.
It’s a beneficial spice all around that can benefit your health and quality of life from your toes to your head, include more of it in your diet today!
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I hope you get to incorporate this spice into your diet and/or supplement routine! Have a great rest of the day, remember to live Healthy, Wild And Free!
– David Benjamin
Is dried/powdered turmeric just as good as fresh, or should we stick to fresh turmeric? How much turmeric do we need daily for it to benefit our health? Thanks
Hi Simone,
Thanks for the question, generally speaking powders will be a little more diluted and processed… fresh is always best but powders are convenient for cooking. Just a little bit of turmeric will give you health benefits, the more you take the more health benefits you receive.