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Health Benefits of Turmeric:
1- Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. (1,5,6)
2- Turmeric is a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as, zinc, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin A, beta carotene, bioflavonoids, phosphors, potassium, and magnesium. (1,2,3)
3- Turmeric may help lower your risk of heart disease.Which it improves the function of the endothelium and is a potent anti-inflammatory agent and antioxidant. (1,2,5,7,8)
4- Turmeric contains antioxidants that prevent damage that can lead to Alzheimer’s. It can cross the blood-brain barrier and has been shown to lead to various improvements in the pathological process of Alzheimer’s disease.(1,2,9)
5- Turmeric has many properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which means it could treat or prevent certain cancers. It is able to kill cancer cells and prevent more from growing. (1,5,10)
6- Turmeric may help to lower LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol, which means it can help reduce your risk of developing some serious conditions, including stroke and heart disease. (1,2,5,11)
7- Turmeric helps balance blood sugar. In addition, it protects the kidneys of diabetic subjects from the damage of diabetic nephropathy. (1,2,5,12)
8- Turmeric benefits for skin include increasing “glow and luster” of the skin, speeding up wound healing, calming the pores to decrease acne and acne scarring and controlling psoriasis flares. (1,2,5)
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