What is Curcumin?
What is Curcumin?
This golden-coloured spice, found in East Indian cuisines, is the active ingredient of the Curcuma Longa plant, also known as turmeric. This powerful herb is a member of the ginger family and is used widely in Ayurvedic Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Research has proven that curcumin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Health Benefits of Curcumin
- decreases risks and complications of diabetes
- decreases chronic inflammation and pain
- decreases risk of heart disease
- improves brain health and memory
- helps many digestive disorders
- significant cancer therapy applications
How can it be taken?
Curcumin is natural and safe.
It can be taken internally in the form of a capsule, as a tea and/or as a spice in your food. It can also be administered intravenously when used in natural health clinics.
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