TUMERIC AND YOUR HEALTH

TUMERIC AND YOUR HEALTH

The local Yoruba name for turmeric is atale which can be bought from the market in both raw and powder form. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural health wonder, beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease. It is a cousin of ginger and responsible for the yellow colour of curry. To stay health, you need to have turmeric in your kitchen because of its usefulness to the body such as;

1.      Lowers Cholesterol Levels. It is very good in lowering cholesterol level especially for those who wants to reduce weight. It can also reduce fat metabolism and help in weight management.

2.      Promotes Healthy Joints:  It is also very important in promoting healthy joints thus reduces arthritis and swollen joints.

3.      Prevents the Spread of Cancer: turmeric may be able to slow the development and growth of cancer in the body. It has the ability to actually kill tumor cells and inhibit tumor growth thus prevents the growth of cancerous cells in the body.

4.      Reduces symptoms of occasional indigestion: turmeric has the ability to reduce bloating and gas symptoms in people who have indigestion. It can help people with an inflammatory bowel disease that causes sores in the digestive tract.

5.      it helps reduce everyday stress on the body. It can help adapt better to physical and emotional stress and also help to keep your hormones balanced.

6.      Aids in maintaining normal blood sugar levels. Tumeric has been used to treat diabetes, stabilizes glucose levels in the blood and also helps with complications related to diabetes.

7.      It fights excess free radicals in the body that can damage cells and diminish health. It helps in boosting the antioxidant enzymes in the body, giving you even more benefit

8.      It speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.

9.      Supports Brain Health:  it helps in maintaining healthy cognitive function and working memory. Curcumin has the amazing ability to boost a protein in the brain and it is responsible for helping the brain grow.

10. Turmeric Promotes Radiant Skin: it helps your body produce more radiant and healthy-looking skin. It is an anti-aging powerhouse. it can fight oxidative damage and boost the overall look of the skin.