New study by BBC team confirms scientific
evidence of benefits after taking turmeric in diet. Earlier, Huffington Post
and Medical News Today had separately reported the benefits of turmeric. We at
Herbally Radiant use curcumin, the main compound in turmeric, in herbal beauty
formulations.
A 2012 study had examined one perk
of curcumin in particular: the ability of the extract to prevent heart attacks
among bypass patients. It noted that curcumin capsules were found to delay the
onset of Type 2 diabetes. Lab and animal studies have shown promising effects
of curcumin in the fight against various kinds of cancer as it “interferes with
molecular pathways involved in cancer development, growth and spread,”
according to the American Cancer Society.
Writing in MNT on “Turmeric:
Health Benefits, Nutritional Information”, Megan Ware gives nutritional
breakdown of turmeric and in-depth look at its health benefits. Citing USDA
Nutrient Database, it said one
teaspoon turmeric powder contains 29 calories, 0.9 grams of protein, 0.3 grams
of fat and 6.3 grams of carb (including 2 grams of fiber and 0.3 grams of
sugar). That same 1 tablespoon serving provides 26% of your daily manganese
needs, 16% of iron, 5% of potassium and 3% of vitamin C.
Also known as curcuma longa, turmeric
comes from a perennial plant of ginger family.
Its roots are boiled, dried and ground into deep orange-yellow powder. Turmeric
has been recommended in ancient Indian system of health care Ayurveda to treat
multiple health issues, especially inflammatory conditions, skin diseases,
wounds, digestive ailments & liver condition.
By stimulating the gallbladder to
produce bile, turmeric helps improve digestion. It lowers the levels of two
enzymes in the body that cause inflammation. Very effective in inflammatory
bowel diseases, it has been shown to prevent blood platelets from clumping
together, (reducing blood clotting). Its anti-inflammatory properties help
improve cardiovascular health, reduce
body weight, lower triglyceride synthesis, increase basal metabolic rate,
increase fatty acid oxidation and improve insulin sensitivity.
A caution
here: The FDA doesn’t regulate dietary
supplements the same way it regulates food or conventional medication, so not
every supplement is created equal. NIH advises that since certain supplements,
including those from turmeric, can interact with other medications, people
should be cautious about taking turmeric supplements.
With its rich antioxidants, healing
and anti-inflammatory properties, cosmetologists find curcumin a powerful
ingredient that provides effective germicidal treatment and skin softening
remedy, brightening it and reducing visible signs of aging and appearance of
over-pigmentation. In combination with lemon, it makes excellent pre-bath gel
that helps gentle cleansing of skin, while keeping it moist. It does so by forming a screen between the
skin and the dehydrating effects of soap and water washing.
Turmeric-based face masks are just
great in healing and regenerating damaged cells. The Turmeric & Clay Mask
of Herbally Radiant, containing turmeric with Kaolin and Bentonite clays, has
been a great favorite with regular customers.
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