Overview

Turmeric is a common spice that comes from the root of Curcuma longa. It contains a chemical called curcumin, which might reduce swelling.Turmeric has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses. Because curcumin and other chemicals in turmeric might decrease swelling, it is often used to treat conditions that involve pain and inflammation.

Benefits

Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties have been demonstrated to help with rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, and osteoarthritis.
Turmeric may be able to help reduce depression symptoms due to the way that curcumin impacts neurotransmitter function through the brain-derived neurotrophic factor.
Chronic inflammation contributes to some common health conditions. Curcumin can suppress many molecules known to play major roles in inflammation, but its bioavailability needs to be enhanced.
Turmeric has been shown to help improve cholesterol and high blood pressure, two conditions that often go hand-in-hand. By lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, turmeric has the potential to improve overall heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease or even heart attacks.
Curcumin may increase serotonin and dopamine—two brain chemicals that affect your mood. It may also help you respond better to unexpected stress.
Turmeric benefits for men include its potential to help treat erectile dysfunction. Since turmeric is a strong anti-inflammatory, it could theoretically aid erectile dysfunction caused by inflammation.
Turmeric may inhibit the growth and spread of cancerous cells and the growth of new blood vessels in tumours. It may even help to prevent certain types of cancer, particularly cancers of the digestive system.
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, it makes sense that it could ease the symptoms of arthritis – a health condition causing pain and inflammation in your joints.

Dosage

As a dietary supplements for adults take one capsule twice a day preferably after meal or as directed by physician.

Precautions

Turmeric is commonly used in small amounts as a spice in foods. But it’s likely unsafe to use larger amounts of turmeric as a medicine during pregnancy. It might cause a menstrual period or stimulate the uterus, putting the pregnancy at risk. Do not take medicinal amounts of turmeric if you are pregnant.

Side Effects

Turmeric is usually safe and doesn’t cause serious side effects. Some people can experience mild side effects such as stomach upset, nausea, dizziness, or diarrhea. These side effects are more common at higher doses.

Warning

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

Keep out of sight and reach of children

Nutritional Value

100gm serving of turmeric powder contain:

Calories 354
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated fat 3.1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 38 mg
Potassium 2,525 mg
Total Carbohydrate 65 g
Dietary fiber 21 g
Sugar 3.2 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin C 43%
Iron 230%
Vitamin B6 90%
Magnesium 48%
Calcium 18%
Vitamin D 0%
Cobalamin 0%