Turmeric Could Be Potentially Beneficial Against Symptoms of Arthiritis

(Newswire.net — March 28, 2017) Orlando, FL — The pharmaceutical industry continues to introduce a myriad of medications to fight a variety of disorders and ailments, such as arthritis. However, there is an ancient spice called turmeric, which is also believed to be beneficial for arthritis sufferers.

Turmeric is a potentially beneficial natural alternative against symptoms linked with arthritic conditions. The root of the turmeric plant is used to produce the yellow-colored spice. It has a potent taste and is native to India and other parts of Asia.

It is believed that this spice has the potential to reduce stiffness, pain, and inflammation linked with arthritic conditions, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

This spice has been used traditionally in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda in the possible treatment of arthritis. Its phytochemical called curcumin is thought to have the ability to block inflammatory enzymes and cytokines, which are the main targets of certain pharmaceutical drugs.

Curcumin is popularized by the variety of potentially therapeutic properties it contains. Some of these substances are believed to offer antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiviral, antibiotic, and anti-carcinogenic properties.

In recent studies, it was found that the phytochemical may have strong anti-inflammatory properties which may then modify immune system response. In a 2006 study, it was found that turmeric performed better in preventing and reducing joint inflammation.

According to a 2010 clinical trial, turmeric has helped provide long-term pain and function improvement in 100 study participants with knee osteoarthritis.

In a small pilot study in 2012, it was also found that curcumin may help to decrease swelling and pain in the joints in participants with RA better than a certain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Randy Horowitz, MD, Medical Director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine in Tucson, turmeric contains 2-6% of curcumin. Consumers are advised to verify the standardized amount of curcumin when choosing a supplement.

Curcumin supplements have long been a popular natural alternative for athletes as well as individuals who suffer from arthritis. Many arthritis sufferers believe that curcumin is a safer and more effective pain management alternative to pharmaceutical drugs.

Pain medications such as NSAIDs may lead to side effects, especially when they are used on a long-term basis or frequently. These possible side effects have caused a widespread scare in the use of pain medications.

Curcumin supplements may be able to offer pain relief benefits without causing side effects. They are also believed to help improve the mobility of arthritis sufferers.

To take better advantage of the potential therapeutic effects of curcumin, it may be combined with black pepper extract, which may be a bioavailability-enhancing ingredient.

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