Similar to ginger, Turmeric is an amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It is flavorful and tangy. Turmeric has benefits both when consumed and when applied topically in a cream or liniment. This article explains Why You Need to Use Turmeric Curcumin.
Benefits of Turmeric
Chronic inflammation contributes to disease and causes discomfort.
Turmeric provides anti-inflammatory benefits that can address several issues including:
- Some types of headache and migraine
- Pain from injury
- Turmeric calms the skin to improve acne and hyperpigmentation.
- Relieve joint and back pain
- Reduce skin dryness
- Boost Brain function & memory
- Improved digestion
- Promote cardiovascular health
- Enhanced immunity
- It gives absolutely glowing skin!
The Role of Curcumin
Curcumin is the primary active in Turmeric. Curcumin has been studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities and analgesic effects.
Where To Find Turmeric Curcumin
Turmeric root is found in grocery and health stores. It is not as easy to locate in grocery stores as the more common ginger root, but it is available in supplement and juice form.
Consuming larger quantities of turmeric is necessary for true * anti-inflammatory and health benefits.
Turmeric Recommended Dose
It is difficult to consume enough turmeric within food as the recommended dose of Turmeric Curcumin is 1,000 – 1,300mg daily to see benefits.
Because of this, most people use a turmeric supplement * to get enough daily turmeric curcumin.
How To Get The Most From A Turmeric Supplement
Many people find it easier to get the benefits of turmeric from a supplement instead of fresh turmeric.
To get the most benefits from a turmeric supplement, consider these three factors:
Curcumin Dose
Clinical research shows that a minimum of 95% curcumin is needed in a supplement for the body to absorb enough to see results.
BIOPERINE
BioPerine is a black pepper derivative that increases the absorption of nutrients, including turmeric.
TURMERIC FROM THE ROOT
A supplement that gets its’ turmeric from the Curcuma longa root has the maximum turmeric. Most curcumin within turmeric is found within the Curcuma longa, or the mature root of the plant. It gives absolutely glowing skin!
Turmeric Terms Defined
Curcuminoids
The active agent in Turmeric. Topically and as a supplement, Curcuminoids make skin glow.
Curcumin
Curcumin is the primary active in Turmeric.
Summary
Supplementation of turmeric is generally necessary along with Bioperine to enhance absorption.
The recommended dose of Turmeric Curcumin is 1,000 – 1,300mg daily to see benefits.
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so my turmeric hot toddies arent enough daily turmeric? LOL I make a simple Turmeric Syrup made with a quarter cup granulated sugar, ¾ tsp ground turmeric melted in 1*2 cup water.
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so turmeric smoothies dont have enough to get the antiinflammatory benefit?