Organic Turmeric Powder
Organic Turmeric Powder is a spice that is made from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It contains curcumin, which is a polyphenol that provides multiple health benefits, including aiding in the management of oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic conditions, and providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer properties.
The benefits of Organic Turmeric Powder are:
- Reduces inflammation
- Helps with arthritis symptoms
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Improves brain function
- May reduce the risk of heart disease
- May help prevent cancer
There are several case studies regarding the benefits of Organic Turmeric Powder. For example, one study found that standardized turmeric extracts (typically 1000 mg/day of curcumin) treatment can reduce arthritis symptoms (mainly pain and inflammation-related). Another study showed that curcumin was effective at suppressing the inflammatory processes of obesity. For nutritional purposes, curcumin is normally applied at a dose of 5-500 mg/kg, depending on the food category.
The recommended dosage varies depending on the purpose of use. For instance, for osteoarthritis, the recommended dose is 500mg twice daily for 2-3 months. However, it is essential to note that ingesting curcumin by itself does not lead to the associated health benefits due to its poor bioavailability. Therefore it is important to take it with black pepper or other substances that enhance its absorption.
Turmeric is generally safe when taken by mouth or applied to the skin appropriately for up to 8 months. However, high doses of turmeric (usually in supplement form) have been observed to cause potential side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, increased risk of bleeding, and hyperactive gallbladder contractions.
Sources:
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/306981
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/
- https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/diet/scientific-health-benefits-turmeric-curcumin/
- https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/turmeric-benefits
- https://draxe.com/nutrition/turmeric-benefits-uses/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7522354/
