Why you should eat Turmeric

Turmeric is not just a spice, there is more to it that you should know. There is a wide range of benefits that may be the key to your health. Here in this blog, you are going to learn about the uses and potential benefits of Turmeric.


What is turmeric?

Its botanical name is "Circuma longa", it belongs to the ginger family. Turmeric has been used as a spice in India and Middle East. Now, it is one of the most highly-prized spices in the world. It is a bright yellow powder and used for flavoring.


Here are some health benefits you can get with Turmeric:

It helps treat Alzheimer's disease

Turmeric has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that could help and be strong enough to remove the amyloid plaques in the brain that leads to Alzheimer's disease.

It prevents cancer

Curcumin, which is a chemical found in turmeric may have an anti-tumour effect and reduces the number or size of tumors.

It combats inflammatory disease

Turmeric's natural anti-inflammatory qualities may also work as well as some anti-inflammatory medications without any side effect. It can cure inflammation of the eye, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney inflammation and multiple sclerosis. Turmeric may also reduce the pain and disability associated with osteoarthritis.

It fights colds and flu

Turmeric can reduce severe bacteria and viral infections.

It helps you loose weight 

Curcumin stimulates the gallbladder and produces bile, because bile helps you digest fats. It improves digestion and can help you control weight.

It eliminates skin rash

Taking turmeric daily for 12 days may reduce skin irritation caused by lichen planus.

It assists diabetes sufferers

Turmeric may improve glucose control and insulin activity and it may cause blood sugar levels to drop.

It protects the heart

Curcumin can help protect our heart Inflammation can stiffen the heat muscle by stimulationg extra collagen to form around our heart cells.