The Herb Turmeric Is Literally The Cutting Edge Of Science At This Point.
Turmeric is an amazing herb that is commonly found in the grocery store. It also is quickly being noticed as the strongest anti-oxidant and also a powerful anti-inflammatory available today.
Curcumin is the active ingredient found in turmeric and has been used in India and parts of Asia as an active spice in curry and the dye for natural yellow. It is a member of the ginger family called Zingiberaceae.
Not that those facts are something that you are going to pass along, but it is important to know the basis of this herb for your own interest. Please note and mention that this herb is not safe for anyone who has an allergy to ginger.
If you visit a genetics conference, you are likely to hear about the herb turmeric and it's many abilities. Studies have shown that protects against liver diseases, reduces cholesterol, dissolves blood clots, helps stop external and internal bleeding, relieves painful menstruation, promote sleep, helps prevent aging, helps prevent heart disease, stimulates the gallbladder and circulatory systems, reduces the symptoms of colitis and Crohn's disease, and helps diffuse illnesses caused by toxins from parasites and bacteria. The recent studies have concluded that curcumin helps stop tumor growth at all stages of cancer.
How To Find Turmeric
It is available in most grocery stores in the spices section or obviously in tablet form at many various vitamin providers. The general absorption of turmeric is through the gut and the levels of 2-12 grams have been the common recommendation via the available literature. Other literature indicates that 400-600 mg taken 3 times a day is appropriate, or a teaspoon with each meal. The dried root of turmeric will commonly contain between 3-5% curcumin.
Tip: Using common ground black pepper with turmeric increases it's absorption 2000%. Return to...
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