Turmeric is the primary food source of the antioxidant, curcumin. However, curcumin content in turmeric is low, so ingesting turmeric is not enough to get maximum health benefits from curcumin. Also, curcumin gets metabolized by the liver and the gut quickly and eliminated from the body fast. This means only small doses of curcumin get to the target tissues to do its job.
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Turmeric is a well known spice from India that has a long history of use as a medicinal herb. Most of the healing properties of turmeric come from its active ingredient called curcumin and its derivatives curcuminoids
In typical turmeric root we can find between 2% and 5% of curcumin. These are obviously fairly low percentages. That is why consuming unprocessed turmeric... Read More…
Curcumin has plenty of amazing health benefits. However, eating curry or juicing turmeric every day isn’t enough to take advantage of curcumin’s full healing potential. Using curcumin as a health supplement is a little tricky, but there are some techniques that you can use to maximize its positive effects on the body.
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Turmeric has a number of health benefits that have been known in Southern and East Asia for many years. Most people in India use turmeric to treat a variety of illnesses, ranging from simple wounds to Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. In China, this ginger-like root crop is also used as medicine for cough, colds, and even leprosy. While there are a number of modern cures available for these diseases, it is still... Read More…
In most Western countries, turmeric is known as a simple spice that adds flavor and color to dishes. However, in most parts of its native home, Southern Asia, it’s considered one of the most powerful supplements nature has to offer. Turmeric’s natural healing powers have long been popular in many parts of Asia, particularly in China, India, and Indonesia. Its scientific names are Curcuma longa and Curcuma... Read More…
