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10 Health Benefits of Turmeric

May 27, 2014 By Vanessa Romero 19 Comments

10 Health Benefits of Turmeric | healthylivinghowto.com

Turmeric, a cousin to ginger, is a well known spice. It is a staple in India and Indian cuisine, where over 90% of the world's turmeric originates. The turmeric plant contains many healthy compounds, however the compound most studied for its health benefits is curcumin. Curcumin, which gives turmeric its golden color, is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, perhaps the world's foremost expert on turmeric, discovered curcumin and its many health benefits, particularly its effectiveness against cancer. He oversees, conducts and analyzes studies at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston Texas. According to Aggarwal, “no cancer has been found, to my knowledge, which is not affected by curcumin.”

Dr. Aggarwal's book, Healing Spices, is a must read for the most current research not only on turmeric but the healing power of 50 different spices.

What distinguishes curcumin is its ability to reduce inflammation.

The list of diseases that curcumin helps is long and growing as we learn more about the relationship between systemic inflammation and ill-health. Inflammation is a symptom of virtually every disease process — some examples of common disorders that involve inflammation include: arthritis, infections, allergies, asthma, hypertension, cancer, eczema, psoriasis, gingivitis, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, dementia and diabetes.

It's important to note, turmeric spice does not contain enough curcumin to supply the therapeutic dose used in clinical studies to treat disease. If treating an inflammatory condition, Jim LaValle, RPh, ND, suggests supplemental curcumin, 100 to 300 mg standardized extract three times a day with meals. Supplement should be standardized to contain 95% curcuminoids per dose.

The best-absorbed and researched curcumin supplement is Meriva®, curcumin phytosome from Thorne Research.

For the rest of us, who are otherwise healthy, turmeric can be used liberally in our daily diet. It is not toxic, even in high doses. You don't need to save your turmeric for curry, it is a really easy spice to use and lends not only beautiful color but a pleasing taste as well. Sprinkle it on everything from scrambled eggs to sauteed veggies.

10 Health Benefits of Turmeric

1. Promotes healthy skin.
2. Provides immune system support.
3. Aids skeletal system and joint health.
4. Encourages healthy liver function.
5. Helps maintain healthy cells and supports against free radicals.
6. Aids the digestive system.
7. Supports a healthy blood and circulatory system.
8. Assists the nervous system response to stress.
9. Promotes a healthy female reproductive system.
10. Helps maintain blood sugar levels.

For me to make any kind of qualified statement I need evidence. I can be very confident when I make statements on what turmeric does. I have no doubt about turmeric, and with over 5,000 publications behind it I am confident that turmeric can help prevent and even treat many diseases. ~Dr. Bharat Aggarwal

Resources
The Cox-2 Connection
The Inflammation Syndrome
Healing Spices

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Comments

  1. Brooker says

    September 19, 2013 at 10:57 am CDT

    What foods do you put this in. I only use it in my scrambled eggs or omelettes?

    Reply
    • HealthyLivingHowTo says

      September 20, 2013 at 7:24 am CDT

      I sprinkle a little on just about everything. The taste is really mild. But veggies for sure.

      Reply
    • Jan says

      September 20, 2013 at 7:27 pm CDT

      Hi Brooker…I use it on chicken and in stir frys…it is soooo good.

      Reply
  2. Nicole McGe says

    September 20, 2013 at 7:56 am CDT

    This is so timely for me. I am fighting huge inflammation issues. Even after going gluten, sugar & dairy free, my flair ups are tough. I have heard & read a lot about the benefits of cumin/curcumin. I even bought the supplements this week. But I have also been told thatif my body isn’t use to it, I could have gallbladder pain. Another friend said that she takes her’s with pepper so assimilates better. I don’t need more pain, so I decided to do more research be starting to take it. Does the book you are recommending talk about the best way to take these spices/supplements for the most effective least complicated results? Do you have any other suggestions for sources of information on this topic?

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    • HealthyLivingHowTo says

      September 21, 2013 at 6:12 am CDT

      The book, Healing Spices, recommends taking a curcumin supplement on an empty stomach and hour before eating. I highly recommend reading the book for more information.

      Reply
      • Nicole McGe says

        September 21, 2013 at 8:01 am CDT

        Thank you for the quick response and all of your insightful posts. They really help a lot.

        Reply
  3. Dee Allen says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:28 am CDT

    How much is needed to be of benefit?

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    • HealthyLivingHowTo says

      September 21, 2013 at 6:01 am CDT

      If you are treating an inflammatory condition then follow the recommendation in the blog post.

      Reply
  4. Dee Allen says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:30 am CDT

    Are supplement pills as effective??

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    • HealthyLivingHowTo says

      September 21, 2013 at 5:59 am CDT

      Even moreso as they are a concentrated source of curcumin.

      Reply
  5. Joan Boughton says

    October 3, 2013 at 10:06 am CDT

    How much turmeric a day for benefits? I use about 1/2 teaspoon in hot water with lemon and cinnamon.

    Reply
    • HealthyLivingHowTo says

      October 3, 2013 at 12:00 pm CDT

      It’s important to note, turmeric spice does not contain enough curcumin to supply the therapeutic dose used in clinical studies to treat disease. If treating an inflammatory condition, Jim LaValle, RPh, ND, suggests supplemental curcumin, 100 to 300 mg standardized extract three times a day with meals. Supplement should be standardized to contain 95% curcuminoids per dose.

      Reply
  6. flavourtrove says

    January 10, 2014 at 6:35 am CDT

    The curcumin extracts happen to be the perfect choice for healing the wounds. They do not have any side effects and thus can be used without any worries.

    Reply
  7. Denise says

    January 20, 2014 at 7:13 pm CDT

    I have been taking turmeric once a day 500 mg for high inflammation . Im getting nauseous feeling afterwards and some stomach pain. What are the side effects of turmeric. I really can’t afford anymore pain.:)

    Reply
    • Vanessa Romero says

      January 20, 2014 at 8:55 pm CDT

      Are you under the care or a docotor?

      Reply
  8. Tina says

    March 24, 2014 at 7:13 pm CDT

    I tried taking turmeric for a couple of weeks for anti inflammatory benefits but did not see any improvements and it was upsetting my tummy so I quit.

    Reply
  9. Eric says

    June 1, 2014 at 11:51 pm CDT

    I have also heard that turmeric is thought to prevent Alzheimer’s, which is another benefit. Not sure how much you would have to consume, but apparently the rate of Alzheimer’s in India is significantly lower than anywhere else, and they think the culinary spices, especially turmeric, are the reason.

    Reply

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