HEALTH BENEFITS
The remedy is turmeric. Both animal and human studies show a daily serving of 2 grams of turmeric for irritable bowel syndrome can help reduce inflammation. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Curcumin is a special plant compound that acts as a potent anti-inflammatory. In fact, curcumin is one of nature’s most powerful natural anti-inflammatories.
Curcumin inhibits two enzymes involved with the increase of inflammation (COX2 and 5-LOX). It also reduces pain similarly to aspirin and ibuprofen. Curcumin works similar to vitamin D. The best part is that curcumin is natural and has virtually no side effects. Black pepper or white pepper can help you increase the absorption of turmeric. You can also consume a small amount of fat at the same time for better absorption.
Keep in mind that the phytonutrients in turmeric are heat sensitive, so cooking with turmeric could make them less potent.
Potential health benefits of turmeric:
1. It increases glutathione and other antioxidant networks
2. It has potent effects on the brain and nervous system
3. It has powerful effects on the cardiovascular system
4. It’s antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral,
5. It shows great benefits for skin problems
6. It helps protect the liver
7. It helps stimulate phase-2 detoxification 8. It inhibits pro-carcinogens
9. It increases bile salts
10. It supports the gut mucosal lining
11. It helps protect the DNA and supports DNA repair and apoptosis
12. It protects the cells during chemo or radiation therapy and may increase the effectiveness of the treatment
13. It supports the endocrine system 14. It’s a powerful adaptogen
The two main areas of research for turmeric are inflammation and cancer. A lot of the direct benefits of turmeric can lead to various other powerful effects, and turmeric also has virtually no side effects.
SUPER ANTIOXIDANT
According to studies in animals and humans, ginger may help improve weight-related measurements. These include body weight and the waist-hip ratio. Ginger appears to speed up the emptying of the stomach, which can benefit people with indigestion and related stomach discomfort. Some studies suggest ginger can help reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis, especially osteoarthritis of the knee.
Ginger contains gingerol, which appears to have protective effects against cancer. However, more studies are needed. Ginger may lower blood sugar levels and improve various heart disease risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes.
There’s some evidence that ginger can significantly lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Animal studies suggest that ginger can protect against age- related damage to the brain.
Ginger may help fight harmful bacteria and fungi, which could reduce your risk for infections.
Ginger is high in gingerol, a substance with potent anti- inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Taking ginger every day may help prevent morning sickness and other types of nausea.
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