Turmeric May Have Multiple Benefits to Offer to Seniors

(Newswire.net — March 15, 2017) Orlando, FL — Seniors have different nutritional needs since their bodies are going through the aging process. In addition to eating healthy food and engaging in regular exercise, they should also take into account the use of certain spices.

Turmeric may have multiple benefits to offer to seniors. Turmeric is a popular ancient herb in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. It contains a bioactive ingredient called curcumin, which is thought to be responsible for the spice’s potential benefits.

Curcumin contains various agents that are believed to offer antibacterial, antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties.

According to the North Houston Elderly Care Professionals, turmeric may be helpful for seniors fighting depression, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, memory loss, and mood disorders.

Age-related diseases typically cause sadness, stress, and uneasiness in the elderly. The curcuminoid in turmeric is thought to function in a similar manner as antidepressants. It is even thought to counteract depressive disorders by enhancing levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor.

When it comes to rheumatoid arthritis, curcumin’s potential anti-inflammatory effects are thought to help fight cytokine, which may not just cause inflammation, but also pain in the muscles, joints, and tendons.

Turmeric may also contain antiproliferative agents, which could potentially reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Studies reveal that curcumin may be as much as 400 times more effective than some common diabetes medications. It may be able to help improve metabolism, as well as, slow plaque accumulation in the arteries, which could inhibit type 2 diabetes. The possible antioxidant properties of turmeric are also believed to help reduce the symptoms of type 1 diabetes.

Seniors who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease may also take advantage of the potential benefits of curcumin. Alzheimer’s disease takes place when there is accumulation of the beta-amyloid protein in the brain cells, which cause oxidative stress, inflammation, and formation of plaque in neurons.

This unique phytochemical is thought to slow or cease the beta-amyloid from clustering together. It is also believed to aid in the production of bilirubin, which offers protection to the brain against free radicals.

Curcumin is believed to have the same potential benefits as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, its advantage is that it doesn’t cause side effects.

Seniors who want to take advantage of the possible positive attributes of curcumin may do so through supplementation.

Supplements are thought to contain high levels of curcumin and its health-promoting agents. Thus, they have the potential to offer more benefits. Supplements are also easy to take on a daily basis, and consumers do not have to add turmeric powder to their dishes and beverages.

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