Turmeric

Product Information

Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color.  
It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb.  
Research shows that it contains compounds with medicinal properties.  
These compounds are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin. 


Benefits

Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric.  
It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.  
The main reason antioxidants are so beneficial is that they protect your body from free radicals.  
Curcumin is a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structure.  
In addition, curcumin boosts the activity of your body’s own antioxidant enzymes.  
Turmeric/curcumin also may be effective in delaying or even reversing many brain diseases and age-related decreases in brain function (such as Alzheimer’s).  It may also help lower the risk of heart disease.