Benefits of Curcumin Or Turmeric

Turmeric is best known as a spice. It's one of the main components of curry powder. In India and other parts of Asia, turmeric is used to treat many health conditions. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and perhaps even anticancer properties.

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These compounds are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is cur cumin.

Curcumin, a substance in turmeric, may help to reduce inflammation. Several studies suggest that it might ease symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, like pain and inflammation. Other compounds in turmeric might also be medicinal.

In lab tests, curcumin seems to block the growth of certain kinds of tumors. One study showed that turmeric extract containing curcumin could -- in some cases -- stabilize colorectal cancer that wasn't helped by other treatments. But more research is needed.

Other preliminary lab studies suggest that curcumin or turmeric might protect against types of skin diseases, Alzheimer's disease, colitis, stomach ulcers, and high cholesterol. Based on lab studies, turmeric and curcumin might also help treat upset stomach, scabies, diabetes, HIV, uveitis,  viral infections,depression and cardiovascular diseases.

Nutrients in Turmeric - 100g (Ground)

Nutrient	Quantity	% of Recommended Daily Average
Energy	354 Cal	17%
Carbohydrates	64.9 g	50%
Protein	7.8 g	14%
Total Fat	10 g	33%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	21 g	52.50%
Vitamins
Folates	39 micro g	10%
Niacin	5 mg	32%
Pyridoxine	1.8 mg	138%
Riboflavin	0.233 mg	18%
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	26 mg	43%
Vitamin E	3.1 mg	21%
Vitamin K	13.4 micro g	11%
Minerals
Calcium	183 mg	18%
Copper	603 micro g	67%
Iron	41.4 mg	517%
Magnesium	193 mg	48%
Manganese	7.8 mg	340%
Phosphorus	268 mg	38%
Potassium	2525 mg	54%
Sodium	38 mg	3%
Zinc	4.3 mg	40%

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Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Nutritive Value per 100g (Ground) (Source: USDA National Nutrient data ba