Turmeric is a common spice that comes from the root of Curcuma longa. It contains a chemical called curcumin, which may aid in reducing inflammation. Turmeric has a taste and is frequently used to flavour or colour curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses.
Properties:
- May slow or prevent blood clots
- May reduce depression symptoms – It is connected to the way curcumin impacts neurotransmitter function through the brain-derived neurotrophic factor
- Fights inflammation - curcumin is among the most effective anti-inflammatory compounds in the world
- Boosts skin health - Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that have proven effective in treating multiple skin conditions
- Helps with arthritis
- May help manage diabetes - curcumin in turmeric is literally 400 times more potent than metformin (a common diabetes drug) in activating the enzyme AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase)
- Combats obesity - A study published in the journal Biofactorsshowed that curcumin may help reduce proliferation (growth) of fat cells, based on lab results
- Improves joint health