Health benefits of turmeric

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For a long time, turmeric has been known as an indispensable spice in every Vietnamese kitchen. Moreover, turmeric offers many amazing health benefits thanks to their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The following article will provide more information about other benefits of turmeric for human health.

1. Turmeric helps prevent depression

Certain compounds in turmeric may help support your health. The most prominent of which is curcumin, which has the ability to ease symptoms of depression and promote anti-depressants to work better.
Depression can be caused by low levels of BDNF in the body - a neuronutrient from the brain. Since turmeric can increase BDNF levels, this popular spice is expected to become an effective antidepressant.

2. Prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes

Researchers have found that curcumin in turmeric has an effective anti-inflammatory effect and keeps your blood sugar levels stable. Therefore, turmeric is considered a useful remedy to help prevent and treat type 2 diabetes.
A study conducted on 240 adults with prediabetes showed that, after they supplemented with curcumin from turmeric for 9 months, there was a significant reduction in their diabetes rate. In addition, another study has also found that curcumin has the ability to lower blood glucose levels, thereby improving a number of other problems related to diabetes.
Consuming turmeric can help people with diabetes manage their disease more easily, while also preventing dangerous complications caused by diabetes, such as cataracts or nerve damage. What's more, the compounds from turmeric also help reduce insulin resistance, which raises your blood sugar.

3. Helps prevent many types of viruses that harm the body

When you feel unwell, you can sip a cup of turmeric tea to dispel fatigue. Scientific evidence has shown that curcumin in turmeric can help you fight the harmful effects of many viruses, including the seasonal flu virus and the virus that causes genital herpes. However, you should note that in turmeric only about 3% of curcumin, while our body often has difficulty absorbing this essence, so drinking turmeric tea is not a cure. and you shouldn't be too dependent on them.

4. Helps relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

A recent study found that women who took curcumin supplements from turmeric for three consecutive menstrual cycles experienced relief from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, for example. such as menstrual cramps, irritability, anxiety, fatigue and lack of energy.
This is due to turmeric's powerful anti-inflammatory abilities, while some PMS symptoms are related to inflammation of the body. Health care experts also recommend that people with premenstrual syndrome should take supplements containing turmeric about twice a day and use it within a week before menstruation begins. to relieve symptoms of PMS.

5. Helps reduce the level of bad cholesterol “LDL” in the blood

In addition to the above great health benefits, turmeric also helps you reduce the level of bad cholesterol “LDL” in the blood. Moreover, turmeric also has the ability to protect the cardiovascular system extremely effectively. One small study found that regular turmeric use helped prevent heart attacks in people who had coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

6. Turmeric has the ability to prevent Alzheimer's disease

People with Alzheimer's often have chronic inflammation. Many people believe that using turmeric can fight Alzheimer's disease due to its natural anti-inflammatory effects. However, there is still not much scientific evidence to support that taking turmeric is an effective way to prevent disease.

7. Helps relieve pain caused by arthritis

Turmeric has been shown to reduce joint pain, stiffness and arthritis. However, we need more specific research to confirm that turmeric is indeed an effective treatment for arthritis.
If you want to try turmeric for joint pain, you can help your body absorb natural curcumin by eating turmeric along with black pepper.

8. Prevents the growth of cancer

Several studies in both laboratory and animal studies have found that turmeric can stop the growth of tumor cells and help detoxifying enzymes work better. However, people who are undergoing cancer treatment should consult their doctor before using turmeric because it can interfere with some chemotherapy drugs you are taking.

9. Helps improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome

According to the results of a study of 200 adults and in rats, the use of turmeric can help improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), such as abdominal pain. Additionally, turmeric is also being studied further as a treatment for conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

10. Turmeric helps treat headaches

In fact, turmeric is closely related to ginger – a widely known natural headache remedy. Therefore, it is not surprising that turmeric is also recommended as a treatment for headaches, especially for migraines.

11.Helps "fly away" acne spots effectively

Turmeric is also used a lot by women in beauty. Because it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, many people have used it to make turmeric face masks, or eaten turmeric to fight stubborn acne.
In addition to being used as a food spice, turmeric also has many health benefits. You can add turmeric to your daily dishes to add more flavor to the dishes, while ensuring health.

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Reference source: webmd.com