TURMERIC: THE MIRACLE HERB THAT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR?

Today we are going to talk about the tantalising benefits of turmeric. It’s been used as a spice and as an ingredient in many different recipes and concoctions for thousands of years by many different cultures. And now, finally, we have woken up to exactly why it has been such a popular herb (it’s a competitive market!).

This is all about recognising turmeric as more than just a tasty ingredient or way to liven up a meal that you are cooking and delving into how it can also function as a natural health supplement, thanks to its chemical makeup. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you will be asking yourself: “Where has turmeric been all my life?” Or maybe not, because it was probably in your spicy curry all along…

So, let’s get right to it. We are going to delve into all things turmeric, from its many properties, to how to maximise its effects and to the best and tastiest way to consume it on a regular, daily basis. However, we will start off with a quick turmeric highlight reel for those of you who are pushed for time – you may never see it in the same way again!

The question on everyone’s lips: what does turmeric actually do to help our bodies function in a healthy way? Well, where to begin:

**• It acts as an anti-inflammatory. **

• It’s good for the immune system.

**• It’s a source of antioxidants. **

**• It provides a boost to certain parts of the brain, and more. **

Those benefits should be more than enough for you already, but if you want to know about additional ones, then just scroll down the page...

● It’s all thanks to one particular chemical. Turmeric is a bit of a fraud, really. Behind the scenes, another party puts in a lot of leg work but receives far less recognition: curcumin. Belonging to the curcuminoid family, many health benefits that you receive from turmeric are, in fact, down to this particular substance.

● In further good news, you don’t have to wait too long before it starts to work its ‘magic,’ your bodies will feel a daily boost, and some of the further health benefits may be spotted within a week of starting your daily dosing (although 4+ weeks is usually a more realistic timeline for this).

● Now, you’ll be asking, how much do I take of this magical substance to gain my herb-inspired superpowers? Well, when it comes to the amount of turmeric you’ll need, this will vary a fair bit based on what form you are consuming it in. However, you just need to focus on how much curcumin you are getting – 60 to 100 mg should do it at the end of the day.

● Finally, how do you take your daily turmeric? Before you go setting yourself up with a hospital-approved IV drip of turmeric, there are other options too (definitely) consider. You can make yourself a DIY powder or ‘juice’ mix, or you can be a bit more professional about it and purchase yourself a turmeric ‘shop’ via a specialised online retailer such as MOJU.