Curcumin Has the Potential to Help Fight Heart Rhythm Problems

(Newswire.net — October 24, 2016) Las Vegas, NV — Curcumin is a phytochemical believed to offer a myriad of health benefits. This unique ingredient has the potential to fight a variety of medical conditions, and may even protect the organs of the body including the heart. 

Curcumin has the potential to help fight heart rhythm problems. Curcumin can be found in the ancient spice called turmeric. 

It is widely popularized by the unique substances it contains that are believed to offer antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiviral, and anti-carcinogenic properties. All of these properties are thought to contribute to the phytochemical’s potential ability to produce positive effects on the body. 

According to the study featured in The Gerontologist, the participants who took curcumin supplements were able to experience major improvements in their cardiovascular health. The participants were seniors and middle-aged individuals. 

Flow-medicated dilation is the key measure of the endothelium of how well the blood continues to flow. The endothelium is the layer that lines the blood vessel.  It was found that in a span of three months, the participants in the study who received 2,000 mg of curcumin on a daily basis achieved an improvement in their flow-medicated dilation by 34%.  This is a type of improvement that people might obtain from having months of exercise. 

The same study also indicated that the use of curcumin may help improve the ability of the blood vessels to not just relax but also churn out nitric oxide. Curcumin has also been thought to help eliminate the fatty deposits from the arteries and may help to reduce the risk of arrhythmias.  This powerful phytochemical may even be helpful in the survival of individuals who undergo bypass surgery. 

In traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, the ancient spice turmeric has been used for thousands of years to potentially fight a range of conditions. This spice has a potent taste and bright yellow-orange color, which may make it an ideal addition to a range of dishes and beverages. 

Today, many people have learned about the potential benefits turmeric may offer. There are those who incorporate turmeric in their daily diet by adding it to their food. There are also those who utilize curcumin supplements. 

Curcumin supplements are widely popular nowadays. Supplements may contain high amounts of curcumin, and thus, have the potential to offer more benefits. Some of the more recommended curcumin supplements nowadays are those with black pepper extract called piperine. Piperine is a possible bioavailability-enhancing ingredient that may increase the delivery of curcumin’s potentially beneficial substances inside the human body.

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