Turmeric is a spice that comes from the roots of a plant of the same name. Known as the golden spice, it is largely produced in India. In South Asian culture, spices have always been an integral part of almost all the cooking recipes. Although used largely for flavor, these spices have also been believed to have medicinal properties. Turmeric is also one of such spices that has been used as a natural healing agent since ancient times and now according to top dietitians in Karachi, the science is also backing up these long-held beliefs. Here are seven health benefits that you can get by using small amounts of the humble turmeric.
1.Anti-inflammation:
Turmeric can act as an anti-inflammatory agent because of presence of a compound known as curcumin. Curcumin can help endure inflammatory reactions from body especially in the case of arthritis which is a condition of inflammation of joints.
2-Pain killer:
Turmeric can also be used as a pain reliever as it has been speculated to have the same properties as the pain killer known as Brufen. People with serious injuries are often given a warm cup of milk with some turmeric powder to not only reduce inflammation but also to relieve pain.
3-Cholesterol:
Recent studies have found that turmeric can also be used to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. It also acts as a blood thinner which makes it an excellent remedy for heart diseases.
4-Anti-toxin:
Along with curcumin turmeric has other compounds which can act as anti-oxidizing agents. These antioxidants sometimes can fight off the toxins growing in the liver as they eliminate free radicals that are found in the body thus saving the individual from any complications that may result from liver toxins.
5-Digestion:
As already stated, turmeric has excellent anti-inflammation properties. The same properties make it an effective remedy for digestive system issues. Most of the digestive problems are caused by the inflammation of the digestive tract and turmeric can help control this inflammation ultimately leading to healthy digestion.
6-Mental health:
Although a pre-mature and comparatively new discovery, turmeric’s role in helping depression patients is getting a lot of scientific attention. According to a recent trial, it was found that people who took turmeric experienced same improvements as the people who took Prozac. According to the results of the trial and top dietitians in Karachi, a combination of both Prozac and turmeric works best.
7-Aging:
As mentioned before, turmeric can help reduce heart and digestive problems due to its anti-oxidation and blood thinning properties which points out that it can be used as an anti-aging remedy. The anti-oxidation properties are also speculated to help with the external symptoms of aging such as a withering skin.
If you are experiencing some of the problems that can be solved using turmeric, consult a dietitian before incorporating turmeric in your diet. You can visit our website oladoc.com and look for top dietitians in Karachi Lahore, and Islamabad. You can also call our helpline at 042-3890-0939 to get directed to the specialists that are suitable for your specific concerns.
