Researchers Compare Turmeric to Certain Pharmaceutical Drugs

(Newswire.net — August 18, 2017) Orlando, FL — Turmeric has been used since time immemorial not just as a kitchen ingredient, but more importantly as a traditional medicine. There are even many people nowadays who suffer from certain diseases and disorders, and who rely on turmeric.

Researchers compare the efficacy of turmeric to certain pharmaceutical drugs. This ancient, medicinal spice is usually used in curry dishes. It is believed to be one of the most powerful herbs on the planet due to its bioactive ingredient called curcumin.

Curcumin contains a variety of healing agents, which include its antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticarcinogenic properties.

Turmeric has been thought to be a safer alternative to anticoagulats, antiplatelets, and anti-inflammatories.

In 2012, a study was published in Phytotherapy Research about turmeric. The findings of the study have actually encouraged more human research to investigate the amazing health effects of curcumin-rich plants, such as turmeric.

Turmeric has also been believed to have anticancer effects. In 2007, an American study reveals that combining curcumin with chemotherapy has helped treat bowel cancer cells in laboratory.

The researchers further reveal that the combination has helped killed more cancer cells than chemotherapy alone.

According to the American Cancer Society, laboratory studies have already demonstrated how curcumin could possible disrupt cancer development. It also has the potential to stop the growth and spread of the fatal disease.

Curcumin is also believed to be a better treatment option than a diabetes drug. It is thought to reduce blood sugar as well as reverse insulin resistance.

In 2009, a study was published in the Biochemistry and Biophysical Research Communications. The study reveals that the curcumin in turmeric is 400 times more potent than a common diabetes drug.

Most of all, turmeric has been widely believed to be a strong and safe painkiller. It is even thought to be a safer alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

NSAIDs are widely used by arthritis sufferers. However, the use of these medications is linked with side effects. Those who do not want to be exposed to these side effects often turn to curcumin supplementation.

Supplements are popular because they are believed to contain high levels of curcumin. Curcumin supplements are also widely preferred due to the fact that their use has been linked with a myriad of health benefits.

Those who want to resort to the use of curcumin supplements are advised to choose the right product. One of the best ways to do this is to simply choose a supplement brand that contains not just curcumin, but also black pepper extract.

Black pepper is believed to increase the delivery of curcumin’s healing effects inside the body.

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