Benefits:
Turmeric has several benefits. Not only you will enjoy a tasty flavor of your food, but also it can treat many medical conditions.
Clinical studies have shown that curcumin has an anti-inflammatory effect, and can relieve the symptoms of inflammation.
- Osteoarthritis: according to studies, curcumin can relieve the pain and stiffness of OA. It’s thought to have the same effect as Ibuprofen.
- Improving liver functions: turmeric releases anti-oxidants that protect the liver from powerful toxins.
- Cancers: curcumin has an anti-tumor effect. According to studies, turmeric may have a role in treating pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, and multiple myeloma.
- Digestion: as it adds a tasty flavor to the food and improves the digestion.
However, there is a lack of scientific evidence for other conditions such as diabetes, cancer colon bleeding disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, and inflammatory bowel disease.