Turmeric Improves Thyroid Function
Turmeric seems to be the subject of a million and one studies at the moment, and I would almost bet that it is the most studied spice next to garlic.
The more it is studied, the more amazing things are being learned. Here is what we know so far:
ππΌ Anti-inflammatory
ππΌ Anti-oxidant
ππΌ Anti-depressant
ππΌ Anti - Stress
ππΌ Anti-microbial
ππΌ Anti-carcinogenic
ππΌ Improves peptic ulcers
ππΌ Improves osteoarthritis
ππΌ Improves arthritis
ππΌ Improves Liver detoxification
ππΌ Improves Asthma
ππΌ Cancer preventative
ππΌ Cardiovascular Disease preventative
ππΌ Alzheimers Disease preventative
ππΌ Improves Cystic Fibrosis
ππΌ Improves high Cholesterol
ππΌ Improves Digestion
ππΌ Prevents Liver Disease
ππΌImproves Allergies
ππΌ Improves Joint pain
ππΌ Reduces IBS symptoms
ππΌ Improves muscle regeneration
ππΌ Accelerates wound healing
ππΌ Prevents scar formation
ππΌ Improves psoriasis & scleroderma
ππΌ Improves dermatitis
ππΌ Reduces Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes
ππΌ Extremely safe for long term use
From personal experience, my husband was having elbow pain from lifting weights, and curcumin (turmeric) completely took the pain away, and if he stops taking it, the pain returns. The same for his mother who was having knee issues. The minute she stops the pain comes back.
Now let's look at what we get from 2 teaspoons of dried ground Turmeric (from the spice section of the supermarket):
ππΌ 10% of DV in Iron
ππΌ 17% of DV in Manganese
ππΌ 3% of DV in Potassium
ππΌ 2% of DV in Magnesium
ππΌ 2% of DV in Zinc
ππΌ 1% of DV in Vitamin E
ππΌ 2% of DV in Vitamin C
ππΌ 5% of DV in Vitamin B6
ππΌ 1% of DV in Calcium
ππΌ 1% of DV in Vitamin B1
ππΌ 1% of DV in Vitamin B2
ππΌ 1% of DV in Vitamin B3
They are pretty major numbers for such a small amount of Turmeric!!
So, I guess it doesn't matter if you eat it in curries or take it in supplement form - it's a good thing!
Do you use it or take it?
Love & Hugs
Kylie x