Health Benefits of Turmeric — Smoothie Life Apothecary

Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Inflammation is a natural immune response designed to help protect and/or heal the body in the case of injury, infection or any other cause of distress or damage to the body. Diet can be helpful in supporting the immune system and encouraging optimal function in those who suffer from Chronic Inflammation. Turmeric is best known for it's anti-inflammatory properties due to the curcuminoids found in the turmeric root and root extracts. Cooking or heating turmeric along with adding a dash of freshly ground black pepper to food or turmeric based drinks help to make it more bioavailable to the body.

Immunity Booster

Absorbing the curcumin found in turmeric into our cells can be beneficial in maintaining overall health through preventing oxidation and mutation of cells in the body which can be especially usefully in protection against the effects of WIFI on the body and the immune system. Along with it's widely known anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric also kills bacteria internally as well as externally serving as a simple and easy way to boost the immune system and support the body's natural process of regeneration.

Disclaimer: The information in this post is strictly educational and is not meant to treat or diagnose. Consult your local physician/medical practitioner before making any drastic changes to your diet/lifestyle.