The Powerhouse Spice
One of the most effective nutritional supplements in existence, Turmeric contains a compound called Curcumin which has powerful anti-inflammatory effects as well as being a strong antioxidant.
But just adding Turmeric spice to your food won't give you the amounts required for you to gain the full benefits so therefore it is recommended that you take a supplement which contains a significant amount of Curcumin.
Curcumin however is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream so it is handy to consume a product which also contains Peperine (found in black pepper). This natural substance enhances absorption of Curcumin by 2000%!
Anti Inflammatory
Inflammation is actually incredibly important; it has an role in repairing damage & helping your body to fight off invaders! Without it, pathogens could very easily take over & leave in a bad place.
Acute, short term inflammation that is.
When inflammation becomes chronic & attacks your body's tissues, it becomes a major issue. Scientists now believe that chronic, low level inflammation has an role in every chronic disease in the Western world including heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's & various degenerative conditions.
This is where anything that can fight against harmful inflammation is potentially important in helping prevent & treat the above diseases.
Curcumin has in fact been found to be just as effective as some anti-inflammatory drugs without the side effects.
Just A Few More Key Benefits:
Curcumin boosts levels of the brain hormone BDNF, which increases the growth of new neurons and fights various degenerative processes in your brain
Has beneficial effects on several factors known to play a role in heart disease due to it being a potent anti-inflammatory agent and antioxidant
On a molecular level, it have several effects that may help prevent (and perhaps even treat) cancer
Due to it's ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, it has been shown to lead to various improvements in the pathological process of Alzheimer's disease.
Many studies have shown that curcumin can help alleviate & treat symptoms of arthritis and in some cases, it has been more effective than anti-inflammatory drugs.
It may be beneficial for those suffering with depression with studies finding it was as effective at alleviating symptoms as taking Prozac
Turmeric shots from The Turmeric Co. are a part of my daily nutrition. If you would like to find out more for yourself, head over to their website : www.theturmeric.co/
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