Eat Half a Teaspoon of Turmeric Every Day & These 10 Things Will Happen To Your Body

by DailyHealthPost Editorial

Turmeric, commonly found in curry, is an increasingly popular spice. Not only is it delicious, it’s also effective in maintaining a healthy weight and a healthy body. Best of all, it’s easy to grow, making it much easier to access than pharmaceuticals and just as effective. Here are TEN ways your body benefits from adding as little as half a teaspoon of turmeric in your meals every day. (Updated Mar 26, 2020)

1. Fights Inflammation

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to bacteria, trauma, toxins or heat (1). Cells damaged by these factors release histamine, bradykinin, and prostaglandins. These chemicals cause swelling.

An article in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine states: “Curcumin has been demonstrated to be safe in six human trials and has demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity” (2). Research suggests that turmeric’s anti-inflammatory capacities function by inhibiting inflammatory molecules.

2. Boosts Antioxidant Power

Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant in and by itself (3). It helps fight oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals. This is important to detoxify the body and help it repair itself. Curcumin also boost the body’s own antioxidant enzymes.

3. Improved Brain Function

Your body produces a hormone called BDNF, or Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (4). This plays an important role in the division and multiplication of neurons. BDNF production decreases with age and stress.

Turmeric can reverse the effects of age-related cognitive decline by boosting hormone function and production (5). This in turn improves memory and increases brain capacity.

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