Curcumin (Turmeric)

Category: antioxidant, Skin, immunity, inflammation

Curcumin is a bright yellow active element present in Turmeric (Curcuma Longa), a member of the Ginger family. In Southern & Southeast Asia, Turmeric has been widely used as a food supplement, cosmetic ingredients, food flavoring, coloring agent, and immunity booster. Turmeric is known to be one of the most effective nutritional substances in the world.

Turmeric Powder
Turmeric powder

Benefits

  • Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory are the two major properties of Curcumin. It is a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structure and protects the body from free radical damage.
  • Curcumin may increase the Brain hormone BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor). BDNF hormone is responsible for the growth of new neurons & also plays a major role in memory and learning.
  • Curcumin can also decrease the risk of heart diseases, It improves the function of the endothelium (The lining of blood vessels) which avoids the build-up of fat.
  • Curcumin is also beneficial in the improvement of the Upper Respiratory Tract. 
  • Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, curcumin gives major relief from arthritis and joint pain. In some cases, it may be more effective than anti-inflammatory drugs.