You have seen and will see that I add turmeric powder into nearly all my dishes. Ever wondered why?
Well, it's because it tastes good and has a nice colour!
Well, it's because it tastes good and has a nice colour!
and...
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) contains curcumin, which is a strong antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties.
It is believed to protect against cancer and heart disease.
Curcumin is also a neuroprotective agent, so it may help prevent some brain diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and even stroke.
It may preserve our precious mitochondria (the little energy factories in our cells), hence prevent aging.
Curcumin has been used for a long time as a herbal
medicine for the treatment of rheumatism, digestive
problems (such as stomach pain, diarrhea, bloating),
diabetic ulcers, allergies, cough, fever and colds.
It is currently being tested in an enormous variety of different diseases, such as:
- Several types of cancers
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Irritable bowel disease
- Peptic ulcers
- Crohn’s disease
- Reflux disease
- Renal fibrosis
- Liver damage, fatty liver
- Testicular damage
- Lung infections
- Fibromyalgia
- Eye infections
Curcumin has been shown to increase sperm motility -yes, that's the speed of sperm! (at low to moderate doses, so take it easy -because high doses decrease the speed...). And strictly speaking sperm motility is describing how well the spermatoza move.
Must reflect over this a little more -imagine one and the same compound to work both as a male fertility enhancing agent AND a male contraceptive; all depending on the dose.
All women between the fist and the stove; make sure you stash up on this spice!
Must reflect over this a little more -imagine one and the same compound to work both as a male fertility enhancing agent AND a male contraceptive; all depending on the dose.
All women between the fist and the stove; make sure you stash up on this spice!
Curcumin is better absorbed by the body when taken together with black pepper and it is fat soluble so a source of fat is helping, too. A great source of good fat is of course avocado, as are also nuts, olive- or coconut oil.
If something works, it may also cause some unwanted effects. Overall curcumin is considered very safe and when using it as turmeric the spice, it is even more harmless.
Should you inspired by these benefits decide to start supplementing with purified curcumin, do first some research and talk to your doctor.
Turmeric has very few side effects; but it can cause stomach upset or dizziness in sensitive people or worsen gallbladder problems
Curcumin might slow blood clotting. Do not use curcumin supplements prior to surgery, if you have a blood clotting disorder, or if you use anticoagulants.
If you take low dose Aspirin, you should talk to your doctor prior to supplementing with curcumin.
...and it's a very beautiful plant. Wonder if one can grow it in a pot at home?
Update: A study published in June 2015; "Curcumin inhibits cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis in human osteoclastoma cell through MMP-9, NF-κB and JNK signaling pathways" adds to the anti-cancer evidence of turmeric.
The apoptosis promotion (=programmed cell death) is especially encouraging!
...and it's a very beautiful plant. Wonder if one can grow it in a pot at home?
Update: A study published in June 2015; "Curcumin inhibits cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis in human osteoclastoma cell through MMP-9, NF-κB and JNK signaling pathways" adds to the anti-cancer evidence of turmeric.
The apoptosis promotion (=programmed cell death) is especially encouraging!
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