Kurkumin har använts som medicin i över 2500 år

Curcumin has been used as medicine for over 2,500 years

Turmeric ( Curcuma longa ) is a common ingredient in Indian and Asian cuisine. Since time immemorial, the plant has also been used in these places as traditional medicine for various health problems such as stomach problems, liver problems, inflammations, skin problems, poor wound healing, joint pain and more. In research, the yellow pigment curcumin, which makes up approximately 3-5 percent of turmeric, has attracted great interest and has contributed to more than 17,000 research studies (2023). Many studies suggest that curcumin has a potential ability to provide protection against cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Our own Curcumin + B12 + Ginger is one of our best-selling products.

Turmeric is a yellow spice that comes from the root or rhizome of Curcuma longa. Turmeric belongs to the ginger family and contains compounds called curcuminoids. Curcumin is the most beneficial of these compounds. It is naturally rich in antioxidants. Curcumin is also a very powerful anti-inflammatory agent.

Turmeric is used as a spice in curry and other Southeast Asian dishes. Curcumin makes up only two to five percent of turmeric's total weight. This means that you would have to eat a large amount to get the benefits. That is why a curcumin supplement is needed if you are looking for the health benefits of the compound.

In Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient medicine based on the philosophy of Hinduism and which uses medicines derived from plants, curcumin is used to treat a number of diseases. It is used to treat digestive, gynecological and liver symptoms as well as infections, and curcumin is also used to relieve pain.

Curcumin provides a potent antioxidant that protects the cells against oxidative damage. These antioxidants give a powerful boost to your immune system. This helps fight bacteria that lead to disease. In addition, curcumin can help fight autoimmune diseases, where the immune system attacks itself.

Scientific studies on arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and pain in the joints, have shown that patients can get better symptoms by using curcumin . Sports enthusiasts and athletes use curcumin supplements to relieve sore and tired muscles and joints. It can also help the body recover faster. In this way, curcumin can support pain relief by promoting an anti-inflammatory response.

Low-grade, long-term inflammation can cause havoc in the body, weaken the heart and brain and cause disease. Science is now studying the effect of curcumin's anti-inflammatory properties and how this affects diseases. Curcumin can reduce the risk of heart disease and promote a healthy cardiovascular system.

Alzheimer's disease is one of the leading forms of dementia. It is incurable. However, studies have shown that curcumin can help prevent the onset of the disease by protecting the brain from memory loss and cognitive damage.

Uncontrolled cell growth is the result of cancer. Curcumin is considered to help prevent certain forms of cancer by reducing abnormal cell growth. There are also clinical trials of curcumin's effect when it comes to eliminating cancer cells, counteracting the growth of blood vessels in tumors and reducing their spread. More studies need to be carried out.

Some people believe that Curcumin can regulate mood and eliminate stress and anxiety. This is an extra bonus!

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