Health Benefits of Turmeric...Ptaa Hai...!!!

Sprinkle in some extra turmeric it will add some more benefits. Researchers are showing that turmeric has more benefits than just adding food flavor. It has been used for more than 4000 years to treat a variety of ailments; curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric that could potentially ward off dementia and prevent cancer.
But is it turmeric that’s having this effect? Many researchers believe so. Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory, it inhibits the growth of new blood vessels in tumors and it’s a powerful antioxidant.

Here are seven potential health reasons to start sprinkling away.

1. Helps in Alzheimer’s disease: Researchers believe that curcumin’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are strong enough to break down the amyloid plaques in the brain that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.

2. Helps to prevent cancer :There are also indications that it may help to prevent breast, skin and pancreatic cancer, childhood leukemia and multiple myelomas.

3. Reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes: Curcumin also has a positive effect on cholesterol also, it may help lower the cholesterol levels and prevent the build-up of LDL ("bad" cholesterol) in the blood vessels. It can also stop the build-up of plaque (atherosclerosis) that can block arteries and cause heart attacks and strokes.

4. Inflammatory diseases : Turmeric has natural anti-inflammatory qualities which mean it works as well as some anti-inflammatory medications that too , without the side effects.

5.Fights colds and flu: Preliminary studies show that turmeric also helps reduce the severity of bacterial and viral infections.

6. Helps indigestion and weight loss :Curcumin helps in stimulating the gallbladder and produces bile. Because bile helps digest fat, experts believe this improves digestion and may help control weight.

7. Assists diabetes sufferers : Turmeric may improve glucose control or insulin activity.