Turmeric May Equal Exercise In Cardiovascular Health Benefits

(Newswire.net — May 7, 2017) Orlando, FL — The heart is one of the most important organs of the body. Without it, humans cannot survive. It is imperative that people take all the measures necessary to ensure that their heart is taken care of.

Turmeric may potentially benefit cardiovascular health to the same extent as exercise. While there is nothing that can actually replace the health benefits of exercise, it appears that turmeric extract also has the potential to produce the same cardiovascular health benefits.

These benefits are especially applicable to women who undergo some age-related adverse alterations in their arterial health.

Turmeric contains curcumin, which is its bioactive ingredient. This phytochemical has long been thought to be responsible for many of the therapeutic benefits the spice could potentially offer.

Curcumin contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, anticarcinogenic, antibiotic, and anti-tumor properties.

In a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, it was found that turmeric extract could reduce post-bypass heart attack risk by 56 percent.

In another study published in the Nutrition Research journal in 2012, it was found that curcumin has the potential of enhancing vascular function in postmenopausal women in the same way as a moderate aerobic exercise training regimen.

This study, which lasted for 8 weeks, involved 32 postmenopausal women who were distributed into three groups, namely the non-treatment control, exercise, and curcumin groups.

Ultrasound was used by the researchers to ascertain the wellbeing of the blood vessel’s inner lining, which is known as the endothelium. It allows them to measure the flow-mediated arterial dilation, which is an indicator of arterial elasticity and endothelial function.

According to researchers, endothelial function disturbance is considered to be a key cause of atherosclerosis development. Thus, it is easy to assume anything that can reverse endothelial dysfunction could potentially decrease morbidity. It could also reduce mortality linked with cardiovascular disease.

After 8 weeks, it was found that the regular consumption of curcumin as well as regular aerobic exercise training has improved endothelial function significantly. It was also found that in the exercise and curcumin groups, there was a significant increase in the flow-mediated dilation.

It has led the researchers to conclude that curcumin may have the potential to prevent age-associated decline in endothelial function in women who are undergoing the postmenopausal period.

Curcumin supplements are widely available in the market. Individuals who want to improve their heart health may incorporate curcumin supplements in their diet.

There are many supplements available nowadays, and the best ones contain a combination of curcumin and black pepper. Black pepper is a bioavailability-enhancing ingredient, and it helps increase curcumin absorption inside the body.

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