Turmeric
Other names : Curcuma, Curcuma aromatica, Curcuma domestica, Curcumae longa, Curcumae Longae Rhizoma, Curcumin, Curcumine, Curcuminoid, Curcuminoïde, Curcuminoïdes, Curcuminoids, Halada, Haldi, Haridra, Indian Saffron, Nisha, Pian Jiang Huang, Racine de Curcuma, Radix Curcumae, Rajani, Rhizoma Cucurmae Longae, Safran Bourbon, Safran de Batallita, Safran des Indes, Turmeric Root, Yu Jin.
There are a number of supplement forms of turmeric widely available, however, high doses are needed in order to achieve all of the anti-cancer benefits, mostly due to the fact that curcumin is not absorbed particularly well. When we consume curcumin, most is metabolized before it is absorbed. However, combining Black pepper with curcumin can increase its bioavailability up to 2,000 times. Black pepper is super healthy in itself so this is a winning combination. Black pepper contains piperine which has been shown to increase serum concentrations of curcumin and its absorption in animal and human studies.
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Special Precautions of Turmeric
- Prolong use of higher than recommended doses can cause stomach upset and other gastrointestinal disturbances.
- People with congestive heart disease whose cause remains unidentified and people with painful gallstones, obstructive jaundice, acute bilious colic, or extremely toxic liver disorders should avoid eating Turmeric.
- there's some evidence that turmeric supplements may aggravate gallbladder disease.
- Some people have reported an allergic reaction (rash and itching).
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Turmeric can cause stomach upset in some people. It might make stomach problems such as GERD worse. Don’t take turmeric if it worsens symptoms of GERD.
- Surgery: Turmeric might slow blood clotting. It might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using turmeric at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Taking turmeric by mouth in medicinal amounts is LIKELY UNSAFE in pregnancy. It might promote a menstrual period or stimulate the uterus, putting the pregnancy at risk. Don’t take turmeric if you are pregnant.
- Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with TURMERIC
- Eugenol can be potentially dangerous when ingested in higher amounts. It is hepatotoxic and can have several dangerous side-effects.
The benefits of Turmeric are
- turmeric is used as an anti-inflammatory agent without any side effects
- remedy for gastrointestinal discomfort associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other digestive disorders.
- Some may use turmeric in skin creams as an antiseptic agent for cuts, burns and bruises.
- helps against Throat Pain
- Cancer
- is confirmed to be a cancer stem cell killer. Cancer stem cells are largely responsible for the failure of conventional cancer treatment.
- Stops the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
- Restricts metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
- Prevents melanoma by causing existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
- Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
- Turmeric is effective on Pancreatic Cancer as studies say.
- Prevents Breast Cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
- Turmeric inhibits the growth of the H. Pylori bacteria, one of the causes of Colon Cancer and Gastric Cancer. It has also been known to help fight Prostate Cancer.
- Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
- positive on Multiple Myeloma.
- Is a natural liver detoxifier.
- Curcumin (found in turmeric) helps protect against the various health effects associated with fluoride exposure.
- Cirrhosis : Curcumin inhibit the development of TAA-induced liver cirrhosis mainly due to its anti-inflammatory activities and not by a direct anti-fibrotic effect.
- Prevents and slows down the progression of Alzheimer's Disease by eliminating amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
- Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
- Helps in weight management by aiding in fat metabolism.
- Used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
- It is a natural treatment for arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) because of its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Slows the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in mice.
- treating of diabetes diabetes.
- Heart Disease : The curcumin users had a 65% lowered risk from post bypass operation heart attacks and also showed significantly lower levels of inflammation and oxidative stress markers in their blood.
