How Much Turmeric Should You Take To Reap Its Health Benefits?
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- 14 Jul 2022
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Turmeric root is an ancient Ayurvedic herb. This golden spice's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties have been widely researched and used to soothe the body's inflammatory pathways and combat oxidative stress for thousands of years.*
As an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant powerhouse, the turmeric botanical (Curcuma longa) boasts a wide range of whole-body health benefits: It's been shown to support cognitive function, promote immune resilience, enhance digestion, maintain joint mobility, and regulate healthy blood sugar levels, physician and Ayurvedic expert Avanti Kumar-Singh, M.D., tells mbg.*
The dynamic spice can be taken in supplement form, sprinkled directly onto dishes, and sipped through tea—but what benefits (or side effects) can you expect if you add one or even all three options to your daily routine? What's the perfect daily dose of turmeric? And is it possible to have too much of this impressive herb?
Benefits of turmeric.
There's a full array of phytonutrients (especially polyphenols) native to the turmeric root, but when it comes to health benefits, curcuminoids are the bioactive botanical ingredients you're definitely going to want to get to know.
These active compounds—especially curcumin, thought of as a "principal" curcuminoid—are what enable turmeric root to fight free radicals, inhibit pro-inflammatory pathways, and promote a number of whole-body health benefits, with joint resilience and recovery probably atop that benefit list.*
While this ancient botanical has been used in cooking and Ayurvedic healing for approximately 4,000 years, news of its health benefits have caught on in the West much more recently.
From broad anti-inflammatory actions to targeted mood support, it's no wonder that turmeric's health potential and impact have Americans talking!*
Anti-inflammatory actions.
There's no question that turmeric is most famous for its anti-inflammatory actions. Curcumin, for example, has been shown to inhibit pro-inflammatory pathways through a number of mechanisms—including blocking pro-inflammatory mediators (like NF-κB), modulating gene expression, and combating oxidative stress.*
These dynamic anti-inflammatory actions help promote whole-body health and function, making turmeric a force to be reckoned with when it comes to inflammatory homeostasis, checks and balances if you will.* Read More...
