Turmeric - Is it Really a Miracle Spice?

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do you want to know more about turmeric is it really a miracle spice than welcome to the oma show turmeric is touted as a superfood and miracle spice it's delicious and one of its active ingredients curcumin has been studied like crazy it has antioxidant properties anti-inflammatory properties and many other great health benefits in this week's video I go over the difference between turmeric and curcumin turmeric amazing health benefits how to get the most out of your turmeric things to consider before running out to buy yourself curcumin supplements [Music] turmeric is it really the miracle spice turmeric is a rhizome that grows under the ground like ginger it has a rich bright orange color and is used in many phones originally used in Southeast Asia it's a vital component for traditional curries you can find try powder turmeric in the spice aisle of just about any grocery store sometimes they carry the fresh rhizomes too it looks like ginger root but smaller turmeric contains an amazing anti-inflammatory antioxidant compound called curcumin the amount of this bio active compound is around 3 to 7 percent by weight of turmeric curcumin has been studied like crazy for its health benefits many of these studies test curcumin add up to hundred times more than just of a traditional diet that includes turmeric health benefits of curcumin there are dozens of clinical studies using curcumin extract which is way more concentrated than ground turmeric curcumin is an anti-inflammatory compound it fights inflammation at the molecular level some studies even show it can work as well as certain anti-inflammatory medications but without the side effects curcumin is an anti oxidant compound it can neutralize free radicals before they wreak havoc on our biomolecules curcumin also boosts our natural antioxidant enzymes these two functions of reducing inflammation and oxidation have amazing health benefits chronic inflammation plays a major role in so many conditions including heart disease cancer metabolic center dementia mood disorders arthritis pain etc curcumin has other amazing functions to boost a level of brain-derived neurotropic factor like a natural growth hormone for your brain which is great for brain health that improves endothelial function the inner lining of our blood vessels which is great for heart health reduces growth of cancer cells by reducing angiogenesis growth of new blood vessels in tumors metastasis the spread of cancer and even contributes to the death of cancer cells do you think these make turmeric deserve the miracle spice title how to get the most out of your turmeric curcumin is not easily absorbed by your gut for one thing its fat soluble so as with fat soluble nutrients like vitamin A D E and K you can increase absorption by eating it with fat containing meals the second trick to get the most out of your turmeric is eating it with pepper interestingly a compound in black pepper piperine enhances absorption of coq you mean by a whopping two thousand percent if you want the health benefits of document you need to get a larger dose of than just eating some turmeric this is where supplements come into the picture before you take document supplement take caution if you are pregnant are taking antiplatelet medications or blood thinners have gall stones or a bile duct obstruction have stomach ulcers or excess stomach acid always read the label before taking a news element so the conclusion is turmeric is a delicious spice and it's active ingredient curcumin is a great health booster curcumin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which are great to bust chronic inflammation it also has other amazing health benefits like brain and heart boosting properties and even cancer fighting properties curcumin supplements can be great for your health but they are not for everyone check the label or speak with your practitioner before taking it I hope this video helped you understand turmeric and curcumin better like this video comment on my video I'm always waiting for your comments and share this video if you found this video informative see you next week till then sending you lots of love and health [Music]