This may come as a big surprise, as it’s something that most of us don’t realise about our health, but lack of immune health is often an underlying factor many chronic health conditions, despite the many different symptoms each of us might have. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years, both as a food and in natural health. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful immune supporting effects and has very strong antioxidant properties, which can help many different health conditions.
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Contents
- Turmeric contains active compounds
- Curcumin is a natural immune support
- Turmeric dramatically increases the antioxidant capacity of the body
- Curcumin may support your heart
- Can Turmeric support healthy cells?
- Curcumin may be useful in supporting brain health
- Stiff joints respond very well to curcumin supplementation
- Turmeric has antimicrobial properties
- Curcumin can be effective for a range of Gastrointestinal disorders
- Turmeric is a great digestive and liver tonic
1. Turmeric contains active compounds
These compounds are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful, immune supporting effects and is a very strong antioxidant. However, the curcumin content of the turmeric found in your spice rack is not that high… it’s around 0.1%, so you need to ensure you’re using high quality supplements that contain around 95-98% curcuminoids. Unfortunately, curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream. Look for a turmeric supplement that contains black pepper, which enhances the absorption of curcumin by around 2000%. There is also CurcuWIN®, a form of curcumin that uses a fat-soluble delivery system for 46x better absorption.
2. Curcumin is a natural immune support
The immune system helps the body fight foreign invaders and has a role in repairing damage. Without it, pathogens like bacteria could easily take over our bodies and kill us. The immune response can become a major problem when it is chronic (long-term) and inappropriately deployed against the body’s own tissues. It turns out that curcumin can play a role in supporting the immune response to be more appropriate.
3. Turmeric dramatically increases the antioxidant capacity of the body
Oxidative damage is believed to be one of the mechanisms behind ageing and many diseases. It involves free radicals, which cause damage to the tissue in our bodies. Curcumin happens to be a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structure. Curcumin provides high levels of antioxidant protection – 13 times higher than Blueberries.
4. Curcumin may support your heart
The heart has been studied for many decades and researchers have learnt a lot about why problems happen. It turns out that it is incredibly complicated and multifactorial. Curcumin may support many of the factors. Studies have shown that curcumin can support the function of the endothelium, which is the lining of the blood vessels. It is well known that endothelial dysfunction is a major driver of heart issues and involves an inability of the endothelium to regulate blood pressure, blood clotting, and various other factors.
5. Can Turmeric support healthy cells?
All our cells need to function properly, and then divide, die, or be recycled, or there can be problems with abnormal cell growth. Researchers have been studying curcumin as a beneficial herb to support the natural health and life cycle of our body’s cells and to support the body to deal with any malfunctioning cells.
6. Curcumin may be useful in supporting brain health
Interestingly, curcumin can support levels of Brain-Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF), a type of growth hormone that functions in the brain. Many common brain disorders have been linked to decreased levels of this hormone. Curcumin has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier and help prevent oxidative damage. This may support mental clarity and focus and the health of our brain as we age.
7. Stiff joints respond very well to curcumin supplementation
Joint stiffness is a common problem in Western countries. There are several different types and curumin has been extensively studied in supporting stiff joints.
8. Turmeric has antimicrobial properties
Turmeric has also been found to have powerful antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi and viruses by inhibiting parasite growth and their ability of stick to mucosal lining.
9. Curcumin can be effective for a range of Gastrointestinal disorders
Curcumin has powerful gastrointestinal healing properties which may support those with GI symptoms, such as heartburn, nausea, burping, indigestion, bloating, etc, because it helps the body to increase mucus production and protect the stomach lining. Turmeric also has carminative properties, which supports the relaxation of intestinal muscles and sphincters.
10. Turmeric is a great digestive and liver tonic
Turmeric has traditionally been used to support liver function and digestive problems since ancient times. It supports bile flow from the gallbladder into the intestines which is essential for the breakdown of dietary fats. Turmeric also supports liver detoxification by supporting phase 2 detoxification and enhancing the production and activity of glutathione, a potent antioxidant.
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FAQs
What is the main active ingredient in turmeric?
The main active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which has powerful immune-supporting effects and serves as a strong antioxidant. It is responsible for many of the health benefits associated with turmeric consumption.
How does turmeric support liver function and digestion?
Turmeric supports liver function and digestion by supporting bile flow from the gallbladder into the intestines, aiding in the breakdown of dietary fats. Additionally, it supports liver detoxification processes, including phase 2 detoxification, supports the production and activity of glutathione, a potent antioxidant for overall liver health.
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