Turmeric is remarkable spice with numerous health benefits for human body. Probably it is the most famous spice nowadays due to its amazing properties such as: anti – inflammatory, antioxidant and anti – aging properties. This spice is great in the fight with different health conditions.
In this article you can read about the benefits of medicinal beverage – turmeric water.
How to prepare it? All you should do is to warm water and turmeric in it. Stir well.
Stir while you are drinking and remember drink it while is warm.
Below are listed the benefits you get if you consume turmeric water:
Reverse type 2 diabetes
In 2009, the Auburn University conducted a study which was published by Biochemistry and Biophysical Research and Biophysical Research Communications where is proven the effect on diabetes.
Fight Inflammation
Chronic inflammation can be causes by many diseases. Still, this spice has amazing anti – inflammatory properties and fights the inflammation much better than certain anti – inflammatory drugs.
Cardiovascular health
As a result of the health properties of curcumin, which is active agent in turmeric, the arteries are free from plaque deposits and blood clots. In 2011, the journal Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin published a study which revealed the findings of a team of researchers from the Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences in Japan. Experts discovered that the heart health of male rats, which were injected with an autoimmune heart disease, was significantly improved by the supplementation with turmeric within a period of three weeks.
Brain health
According to one study, there is a significant link between the cognitive disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s and the reduced levels of a certain type of growth hormone, known as Brain – Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). In addition, experts discovered that curcumin has a beneficial effect on the levels of this hormone, so it effectively reverses some brain diseases or declines of the brain functions due to aging.
Relieves arthritis
If we take under consideration the results from study conducted in 2012, it was proven that turmeric has strong activity than diclofenac used in treatments of pain and swelling in the joints.
Improves digestion
If you consume turmeric regularly, you can improve your digestion and stimulate the release of bile.
Liver protection
Turmeric has the ability to protect it from toxic damage and regenerates the damaged cells. Also, it also stimulates the production of bile, boosts the gallbladder function, and reduces the engorged hepatic ducts.
Prolongs life and prevents aging
Free radical and inflammation are the most important factors for aging. Curcumin successfully inhibits their activity.
Alkalizes the body
Due to its high alkaline content, it has positive effects on the body, for example prevents development of cancer.
Anti – cancer Properties
Last, but not least, because of the fact it is powerful antioxidant it prevents cell damage due to unstable molecules.
