The Health Benefits of Curcumin/ Turmeric
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Some of us
are only finding out now what the Asian Indians, the American Indians
and the Chinese knew a long time ago. These say that one of the most
amazing medicinal herbs is in fact no rare plant or artificially created
compound, but is actually a common herb - turmeric. Or, more precisely, its active ingredient - curcumin.
The
percentage of curcumin is very low in the turmeric plant, and so, it
needs to be either digested for a very long time, or taken as a pill,
which holds a high percentage of curcumin, to treat a variety of
problems.
The turmeric is a shrub
with large and wide leaves that envelope it and hide the flowers in its
center. It mainly grows in southeast Asia, where it has been used as a
cooking and medicinal herb for thousands of years. It is the herb that
gives the traditional Indian dish, the Curry, its typical yellow color
and strong taste.
Curcumin has many medicinal properties behind its familiar exterior -
It strengthens the immune system, delays (and may even prevent)
Alzheimer's Disease, prevents neuron death, strengthens cells, reduces
oxidation and an inflammation, helps keep sugar levels, boosts the
digestive system, lowers the risk of stroke and heart disease, and most
importantly - it can fight against cancer, delaying its spread and
stabilizing its condition.
Only recently, after a sequence of successful experiments, has modern science discovered the full potential of curcumin.
It started in 2005, with a
research into Alzheimer's disease, where it was found that taking
curcumin prevented the outbreak of multiple sclerosis and cystic
fibrosis in mice. This interested
the scientific community, and other research was conducted, with
astonishing results: For many patients, curcumin delayed the onset of
cancer cells and even stabilized the condition of patients with
aggressive cancer cells.
In
the last 7 years, over 20 different experiments were conducted,
researching the effectiveness of Curcumin - and the scientific world was
flabbergasted by the results:
1. Delays and stabilizes the spread of cancer
Curcumin
slows the spread of cancer cells by denying their replication process
and strengthening the protection of cell membranes.
2. Strong antioxidant effects
Because
of the shape of its molecule, curcumin is very effective in preventing
the oxidation processes and the activity of free radicals in the body
(Antioxidant), and thus slows the damage to our body cells and as a
consequence - slows the aging of skin cells.
3. Increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy
When used in combination with chemotherapy, curcumin is found to enhance the process and increase effectiveness.
4. Delays and reduces the chance of deterioration adult brains
Curcumin
improves brain activity of older people, and may slow cognitive decline
by up to 49%. Even the occasional consumption of curry, the popular
Indian dish that contains curcumin, reduces the risk of mental decline
by up to 38% (American Journal of Epidemiology).
5. Anti-inflammatory and fights arthritis
Curcumin,
when given as an essence by injection, fights inflammatory diseases due
to its anti-inflammatory properties, which can help the body in the
fight against arthritis in particular. Studies have shown that cartilage
destruction in mice that were given the extract was reduced by 66%, and
bone destruction in patients who received the extract was reduced by
57%.
6. Helps maintain a healthy heart and helps an unhealthy heart return to action
Researchers
in Canada found that curcumin also reduces the risk of heart failure,
as it helps the heart regain its health and reduces the spread of scar
tissue.
7. It's anti-diabetic and reduces the risk of disease
In 2008,
it was discovered that curcumin also encourages the activity of liver
enzymes that convert glucose carbohydrates, and creates
anti-inflammatory activity that is required by people with high fat
content. The researchers suggest that consumption of small doses of
curcumin daily is a great natural booster to traditional treatment, and
it significantly lowers the risk of diabetes in people who are
overweight.
8. Fights cell death and the death of brain cells killed by Alzheimer's disease
Curcumin
may protect against Alzheimer's disease, and inhibits and prevents cell
death caused by the disease. In India, where curry with curcumin is
eaten regularly, Alzheimer's disease is much rarer than in other
countries.
9. Increases and strengthens the immune system
In 2009,
researchers at the University of Michigan found that curcumin
strengthens our cell membranes and thus increases the resistance against
foreign infections entering the body. Perhaps this is one reason why
curcumin fights cancer so well.
10. Reduces the risk of stroke, strengthens the body's blood vessels and lowers blood pressure
Researchers
realized that curcumin slows the body's blood clotting activity, which
causes a decreased risk of blood clots and strokes. Also, since curcumin
boosts blood cells, contributes to the strength of blood vessels,
lowers blood cholesterol concentration and fights infections, it
actually lowers blood pressure.
11. Helps in digestion and absorption of nutrients
Curcumin
fights harmful bacteria and thus facilitates digestion and reduces the
risk of bacterial infection. Curcumin also reduces the accumulation of
gas in the intestines, thereby preventing abdominal pain and swelling.
How to take it:
The best way to consume curcumin is by taking curcumin capsules containing a high concentration of the active ingredient in turmeric, the curcumin. You can find them in most health shops. When turmeric is eaten, most of the curcumin gets destroyed by stomach acid. Taking concentrated pills negates that effect and allows the body to absorb
a significant amount of curcumin by letting the compound go through the
digestive tract and reach the bloodstream and from there to all parts
of the body, where the curcumin does its job of improving our health.
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