Turmeric May Be One of the Best At-Home Alternatives Against Bloating

(Newswire.net — March 1, 2017) Orlando, FL — There are many old and medicinal spices that even now are still widely used around the world, such as turmeric. This spice is thought to offer a range of health benefits and may help to fight a range of medical conditions.

Turmeric may be one of the best at-home alternatives against bloating. Bloating is a symptom that is extremely common and is reported by almost everyone at some point in their life.

Bloating is typically caused by intestinal gas and it affects about 16% of healthy individuals at least once a month. Individuals who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome usually experience bloating 25% of the time. They also suffer from pain 33% of the time.

Bloating is more common in women than men, and it usually happens before or during menstruation. There are a variety of reasons believed to be responsible for bloating, such as constipation, increased transit and production of gas, and abnormalities in posture.

Bloating may also be due to food intolerance, sex hormones, and certain psychological aspects. There are medical conditions believed to cause the bloating symptom, such as functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD).

There are medications for the symptoms such as probiotics and antibiotics. However, there are also natural alternatives and this includes making some dietary and lifestyle changes.

Incorporating turmeric in one’s diet may be an excellent part of making these dietary changes. Turmeric contains a bioactive ingredient called curcumin, which is thought to be responsible for many of its potential benefits.

Curcumin is believed to contain antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-carcinogenic properties. The spice is thought to help improve digestion and digestive health.

This spice is also believed to work as a carminative and digestive stimulant. It may be able to reduce the formation of intestinal gas and ease abdominal pain through its antispasmodic activity. It may have the potential to offer smooth muscle relaxant effects and prevent spasms in the intestine and uterus.

Animal studies even reveal that curcumin may have the ability to stimulate digestion by enhancing the action of intestinal lipase, which is an enzyme that takes care of breaking down fats. It may also improve the action of sucrose and maltase.

Curcumin may even be able to work as an anti-flatulent and antispasmodic agent. It may potentially provide gastro-protective activity that reduces the risk of gastrointestinal problems. 

While turmeric powder can be used to make a tea, it can also be added to a wide range of dishes. There are also supplements available, which are thought to contain higher levels of curcumin.

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