There is an abundance of evidence in the medical literature proving the many healing properties of turmeric. In fact, a number of studies have shown turmeric to be more effective than many pharmaceutical medications!
What is turmeric?
Turmeric is a plant from the ginger family, native to Southern Asia. It has a bright yellow color, and has been used for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb.
Amazing Health Benefits of Turmeric
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Turmeric controls inflammation
- Chronic inflammation is an important part of nearly every modern chronic disease. Eating turmeric can help you to manage ulcerative colitis, arthritis, high cholesterol and chronic pain.
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Curcumin (the main active component in turmeric) can help prevent and treat cancer
- The American Cancer Society states, “Laboratory studies have shown that curcumin interferes with cancer development, growth, and spread.”
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Turmeric can help manage depression
- A 2014 study showed curcumin (the main active ingredient in turmeric) to be as effective as Prozac in managing depression.
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Can help lower blood sugar and reverse Type 2 Diabetes
- Curcumin has been found to be 400 times more potent than Metformin (a common diabetes drug) in improving insulin sensitivity, which can help reverse Type 2 Diabetes.
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May help Prevent and Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
- Studies show that turmeric can clear Amyloid plaques–protein tangles which accumulate outside nerve cells in Alzheimer’s disease.
Note: Curcumin is not recommended for persons with biliary tract obstruction because it stimulates bile secretion. It is also not recommended for people with gallstones, obstructive jaundice and acute biliary colic.