All the health benefits of turmeric

The origin of the Turmeric in South East Asia is one of the most popular spices in Israeli cuisine. The plant, which belongs to the ginger family, has received a great deal of research in recent years thanks to its active compound – curcumin, which has been proven to have significant health potential.Curcumin, which is at the turmeric root at 2%-9%, is the compound that gives turmeric its unique color and its health properties. Laboratory research and clinical research in humans indicated its potential benefits in a variety of fields.

Anti-inflammatory

Curcumin helps reduce chronic infections related to diseases such as arthritis and croolor.

Prevents diseases

Curcumin is an antioxidant that helps protect the body from free radical damage, which contributes to early aging and chronic diseases.

Anti-cancer

Initial studies indicate that chorchomine may delay the development of certain cancers.

 

 

Treating joint pain

A 2020 study showed that curcumin can relieve pain among Ostewarthery sufferers.

Immune Support

The turmeric is found to have an anti-viral influence, which is important mainly in the cold winter days when the seasonal viruses are common.

How should you consume turmeric?

You can enjoy the health benefits of turmeric in different ways: using spice in foods and beverages or taking nutritional supplements that contain high concentration of curcumin, sometimes up to 95%. However, the absorption of curcumin in the digestive system is not naturally optimal. To improve the absorption, it is recommended to consume it with fatty foods or alongside Pepperin, a component found in black pepper.

 

 

 

By the way, although chorchomine is considered safe to use and even approved by theFDAIf it consumes it at high doses, it can cause side effects such as: abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea. Therefore, it is advisable to maintain a suitable dose and consult a physician, especially in cases of gallbladder disease, patients taking blood thinners, pregnant women and breastfeeding and people before surgery or during chemotherapy.

 

Also, despite its many virtues, it is important to remember that a healthy and balanced diet does not depend on only one food. A wise diet includes all food fathers in the right proportions, and is the key to general welfare. The turmeric, as helpful, is not a substitute for a balanced diet but can be used as a positive addition to a healthy lifestyle.

Deal Labor is a clinical dietitian in Assuta Haifa