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Turmeric is a Curcuma longa, a perennial plant that is part of the ginger family \u2018Zingiberaceae\u2019. You\u2019re probably more familiar with it in its powdered form, however, which you might have encountered in your kitchen cupboard or in curries and other cooking.<\/p>\n
This is a yellow-ish\/orange spice that is used in place of saffron for curries thanks to its similar taste but lower price. It is also popular as a food dye, which can help make food appear more vibrant and interesting.<\/p>\n
But while turmeric is popular for cooking, its uses go far beyond that! In fact, turmeric is commonly used for a whole range of different things, including a wide number of different health benefits. It is an important part of traditional Ayurvedic practices and is purported to have many uses and health effects. As it turns out, modern science is now uncovering evidence to back-up many of these traditional uses\u2026 and a whole host more besides!<\/p>\n
This is an incredibly versatile and useful product to keep in your cupboard then \u2013 not just for cooking but also for your health. Read on and we\u2019ll explore 30 fascinating uses for turmeric\u2026<\/p>\n
Turmeric<\/a>, or more precisely curcumin which is the active ingredient in the spice, is a very powerful antioxidant. This makes it highly effective at helping to combat the onset of cancer, aging, and other unwanted effects.<\/p>\n Antioxidants are essential compounds in our diet that neutralize \u2018free radicals\u2019 on contact. Free radicals meanwhile are substances that move around our system and are reactive when they interact with cells. This causes damage to our cell walls, but worse is that it can eventually cause damage to the DNA inside the nucleus. If the cell walls are bombarded by the free radicals continuously, they will eventually make it all the way through where they can damage the genetic code.<\/p>\n This is what leads to cancer: the damage can lead to mutations in the code and those mutations are then copied and multiplied each time that the cells split and multiply via mitosis.<\/p>\n Adding turmeric to your cooking then will improve the antioxidant benefits of whatever you\u2019re eating, improving your health and longevity in the process!<\/p>\n It\u2019s possible that turmeric may be effective at combating arthritis<\/a>. This is because it is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent and thereby may be able to reduce the swelling and inflammation that causes pain and mobility issues for those suffering from the condition.<\/p>\n Inflammation is caused by molecules called \u2018pro-inflammatory cytokines\u2019. These travel around the body and trigger inflammation all throughout your entire system \u2013 irrespective of region. That is to say, that just because it is your hand or wrist that is swollen, the cytokines might also be acting elsewhere on the body with less noticeable effects. This can lead to brain fog, among other issues.<\/p>\n Turmeric can effectively fight against this process by inhibiting the \u2018COX-2 enzyme\u2019. That can help to prevent the effect of cytokines and help ease the sensation of pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n As we mentioned, turmeric has a very bright and vibrant yellow\/orange color. This makes it not only a great ingredient for its taste and flavor, but also for its ability to make food look more appealing.<\/p>\n When you think of curry, you probably think of meat in a sauce that is very brightly colored. This bright color helps to make the meal<\/a> that much more appetizing and memorable \u2013 and it is very good for the restaurants and companies selling it as it helps to make the food sell itself. When people see brighter food, they assume it will taste better. They are more likely to take photos for Instagram, and they are more likely to upload those photos as well!<\/p>\n Adding turmeric to curries is a great way to make them look like\u2026 well, curry. But you can also use this strong pigment in a range of other ways \u2013 for instance, it can be used to make some cakes look more attractive!<\/p>\n The fact that turmeric can be used for making food look so much more appealing already gives it an impressive use that goes beyond what you might expect from a regular herb<\/a> or spice.<\/p>\n But this goes even further when you realize that turmeric is also very beneficial for coloring a whole host of other things. For instance, you can actually use it in order to dye fabric! So, if you have clothing or upholstery that you think could benefit from a bright orange\/yellow hue\u2026 well, then turmeric might be the answer!<\/p>\n And you can even use turmeric as a form of natural hair dye! It\u2019s also popular in soap. There are a ton of videos and blog posts on this subject, so just check them out for more on how to actually go about it. For families looking for fun activities and creative endeavors, this is a particularly fun option as it allows you to make colored items using an everyday ingredient that can be found around the home and that is completely natural.<\/p>\n And as a hair dye or similar, it has the advantage of not containing any harsh chemicals that could potentially cause harm \u2013 instead, it could help to actually improve your health.<\/p>\n Turmeric is also very beneficial for enhancing the health of internal organs. In particular, it is very useful for protecting the intestines<\/a>. This is partly because of the fact that the spice is anti-inflammatory, meaning that it can effectively combat inflammation in the area.<\/p>\n At the same time though, studies also demonstrate that turmeric and curcumin can help to strengthen the intestinal walls and thereby help to prevent bacteria from passing through and causing infection.<\/p>\n The result of this is that you can enjoy healthier bowel movements and avoid painful upsets like diarrhea and gas. This may also be a useful way to help treat and improve an existing intestinal issue.<\/p>\n Turmeric doesn\u2019t only improve the intestines, it\u2019s also very beneficial for the stomach<\/a>. In a similar manner to the way that it benefits the intestines, turmeric can aid the stomach by helping to thicken the lining. This provides additional protection against stomach acids and once again, against infections.<\/p>\n This is very important to consider if you have been on a course of antibiotics, if you have been feeling very sick and unwell, or if you have been vomiting a lot which can cause damage to the stomach lining.<\/p>\n In general, turmeric can help to strengthen and improve the performance of a great many different organs and this is another very good reason to supplement!<\/p>\n Turmeric is like a superhero of the spice world, seemingly having powerful benefits for just about every kind of ailment and problem under the sun. It makes sense that turmeric should be nutritious and that it should contain antioxidants<\/a> \u2013 many foods do.<\/p>\n But did you know that it can also potentially help you to combat alcoholism? This is due to a combination of effects. Firstly, it\u2019s thanks to the organ-health-supporting properties of turmeric that we have already touched upon. Turmeric is able to help restore the health of the liver and protect it against further damage from alcohol.<\/p>\n At the same time though, turmeric can also protect against toxins and harmful agents found in alcohol. It might even reduce the effect that alcohol has on you.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a big push these days to eat more natural and organic foods and to stay away from many of the highly processed or synthetically-made ingredients. We\u2019ve all heard that organic foods are healthier for us, and there\u2019s a number of potential reasons for that.<\/p>\n One of these reasons is that crops that are not grown organically are grown using pesticides<\/a>. Those pesticides are used to kill pests and insects that could otherwise damage the crops. Not only is this bad for the environment (it can harm birds and other creatures), but it is also likely to be bad for us \u2013 the long term effects aren\u2019t fully known, however.<\/p>\n By using turmeric though, you may be able to mitigate some of these effects. Turmeric itself is a naturally occurring and pesticide-free substance. But at the same time, it also has the significant benefit of being able to actually combat the effect that pesticides have on white blood cells!<\/p>\n A curry a day keeps the doctor away? That could very well be the case! This can also help to protect and strengthen the immune system<\/a> \u2013 the reason being that it will reduce the amount of work that the immune system has to do, allowing it to focus on keeping bacteria out.<\/p>\n At the same time, turmeric is also a good source of vitamin C \u2013 which we will discuss more in a moment. It has a number of other beneficial nutrients besides. And what do white blood cells do? They operate your immune system! So, in other words, this is just one more way that you can use turmeric to keep illness at bay!<\/p>\n One of the most impressive benefits of turmeric is its ability to help combat diabetes<\/a>. It can do this because it is able to improve insulin sensitivity. In fact, turmeric is so beneficial for those suffering from diabetes, that it may even be better than some diabetic medication according to a number of studies. Turmeric is a vasodilator<\/a>, and for those that know what this means, that basically means that it will be able to provide a ton of highly beneficial upgrades to your performance. For those that don\u2019t know, a vasodilator is a substance that can increase the volume of the blood vessels \u2013 causing them to become physically wider.<\/p>\n That means that more blood and oxygen can make it around your body more easily, supplying your muscles and your brain with more energy and with more nutrients. That means you can recover from a workout more effectively and feel the \u2018pump\u2019 more during the gym.<\/p>\n But most excitingly for athletes, it means that you can run further and faster without running out of energy. Other vasodilators such as beets are actually used by athletes as performance enhancers \u2013 so there\u2019s no reason that turmeric shouldn\u2019t be beneficial in precisely the same capacity.<\/p>\n To add even more incredible benefits to turmeric\u2019s already highly impressive portfolio, it should also be noted that the spice is effective for improving gut health. Not all bacteria are bad for us, contrary to popular belief. You have bacteria in your stomach that are responsible for the infection, for diarrhea, and for other issues. But you likewise also have bacteria that are able to combat the bad bacteria.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s not all these bacteria do. The beneficial \u2018gut flora\u2019 has also been shown to be responsible for helping us to break down and digest our food. It has been shown to play a role in producing key neurotransmitters that enhance brain function. And it has even been shown to help control the immune system.<\/p>\n Other foods that can increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the stomach include dark chocolate, yogurt, fermented foods, and more.<\/p>\n There are numerous ways in which turmeric may be able to help accelerate weight loss. The improved gut bacteria could also help to make turmeric a powerful weight loss aid. Studies show that a fecal transplant between two people (essentially a stool transplant) can cause those two people to essentially \u2018swap\u2019 body types. In other words, if you transplant the stool of an overweight<\/a> individual into the gut of a slim person, that slim person may gain weight.<\/p>\n Improving insulin sensitivity may also help to address weight gain. Combine all these factors and you have a highly beneficial weight-loss aid.<\/p>\n As mentioned, the antioxidant properties of turmeric make it a highly beneficial anti-cancer agent. That\u2019s because free radicals are responsible for breaking through cell walls and thereby causing damage to the DNA<\/a>.<\/p>\n At the same time though, turmeric is also able to act on cancer cells directly. In one New Zealand study, the spice was shown to be able to fight multi-drug resistant cancer cells that didn\u2019t respond to other treatments. Another found that it was highly beneficial at combating a number of different cancerous cell clusters \u2013 especially the ones that are responsible for causing leukemia. It\u2019s a highly powerful weapon for combating the appearance of cancer and now we know that it might also be very beneficial for aiding recovery from the sinister illness.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve seen that turmeric is a vasodilator and that this can help to dilate the blood vessels<\/a>. This immediately helps to reduce blood pressure \u2013 think of it as making a balloon larger while keeping the same amount of oxygen in it. That can help to reduce the likelihood of a range of heart problems and even reduce stress and improve the mood.<\/p>\n At the same time, turmeric may also be beneficial for helping to reduce the inflammation that affects the blood vessels. This can help to further ease the movement of blood through the circulatory system.<\/p>\n And as though all that wasn\u2019t enough, turmeric is also a blood thinner, meaning it can help to make the blood more diluted and less coagulated. This is like drinking water through a thin straw, versus drinking a thick milkshake through a thin straw.<\/p>\n The effectiveness of using turmeric to help treat sprains, bruises<\/a>, and a range of other joint and bone injuries is well established. This is once again the action of several different side effects combined.<\/p>\n For one, turmeric can help to reduce inflammation by dilating blood vessels, thereby helping blood to flow more freely around the body and thus reducing the amount that is pooling in the inflamed area.<\/p>\n At the same time, turmeric can also help to do this by thinning the blood. And, as we\u2019ve seen, it can also help to reduce the signals that stimulate inflammation in the first place. One amazing benefit of turmeric is its ability to enhance learning. It is able to do this thanks to its function in stimulating the production of BDNF \u2013 brain-derived neurotrophic factor.<\/p>\n BDNF is a substance that is produced naturally in the body and that stimulates \u2018brain plasticity\u2019.<\/p>\n This is the term used to describe the formation of new neural networks, brain cells, and more.<\/p>\n In other words, when you have more BDNF in your system, your brain becomes more effective at growing and changing shape in response to a stimulus \u2013 just like your musculature.<\/p>\n This also happens to be how we learn new skills and lay down new memories, which is why many people actually add a little turmeric in their coffee<\/a> \u2013 to enhance their learning for the day ahead!<\/p>\n A nootropic is any substance that is able to increase brain function and mental performance. The fact that turmeric helps you to learn new skills and subjects faster is enough to earn its nootropic status.<\/p>\n But in case you needed more convincing, consider that turmeric is also highly effective at increasing focus, concentration, productivity, and sticking power: it helps you to commit to a task and not look up until it is completed.<\/p>\n It does this partly by increasing BDNF. Studies and anecdotal evidence alike show that when we increase BDN, we don\u2019t just increase our ability to learn but also our desire to learn. BDNF makes topics more interesting and helps us to focus on them more clearly. This in turn can enhance your working memory \u2013 which is your ability to store ideas in your mind\u2019s eye and manipulate abstract concepts. It also helps to increase brain energy, making it what is sometimes referred to as a \u2018metabolic cognitive enhancer\u2019. Studies have shown that turmeric may help to increase testosterone<\/a> production, with several studies finding this effect.<\/p>\n Increasing testosterone does an awful lot of good for the body. Firstly, when you increase testosterone, you accelerate the rate of fat burning. At the same time, increasing testosterone can help to increase muscle mass considerably.<\/p>\n In fact, this is the way that anabolic steroids work: by increasing the action of testosterone in the body through unnatural means. The difference is that turmeric is natural. And unlike steroids, turmeric is completely legal and safe (though of course, the effect is considerably less pronounced).<\/p>\n Increasing testosterone also has other benefits: it can increase libido for both men and women, it can help to improve motivation and energy and it can encourage recovery from injury.<\/p>\n Turmeric might be a highly beneficial antidepressant<\/a> too. This once again is owing to a number of different properties each working in tandem with one another. This is important seeing as those cytokines can also otherwise affect the brain. When this happens, it causes inflammation of the brain, thereby making you more sluggish. This is why we often feel tired and miserable when we are ill and why we struggle to focus.<\/p>\n And not only does it lead to brain fog, but it is also connected to depression. Turmeric is an effective anxiolytic too, which means it can be used in order to combat stress and anxiety. It does this in a number of ways \u2013 by helping to reduce blood pressure, improve blood flow, encourage the production of serotonin<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n Primarily though, turmeric is effective because it is able to reduce the production of cortisol. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone\/neurotransmitter and is highly responsible for our feelings of anxiety and stress.<\/p>\n So, as soon as you decrease cortisol, you should find yourself feeling significantly better. This is also a mechanism through which it can increase testosterone, as testosterone and cortisol \u2018compete\u2019 for space in the body.<\/p>\n This can also make curcumin even more useful for bodybuilders, seeing as it is able to decrease the production of cortisol and thereby decrease myostatin which is correlated with cortisol.<\/p>\n Myostatin is a substance that signals the break down of muscle for energy. When you reduce that, you immediately increase muscle mass significantly.<\/p>\n It\u2019s no surprise then to find that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) is finding its way into more and more bodybuilding and athletic supplements.<\/p>\n These days, energy is very much something that a lot of us could use more of. We are all overworked and overstressed. But there are many ways in which turmeric helps to boost energy<\/a> and thereby boost our performance, our mood, our enjoyment, and our productivity.<\/p>\n Turmeric boosts energy by increasing blood flow. Greater blood flow to the muscles and brain will instantly give you a surge in available energy.<\/p>\n At the same time, turmeric will also increase energy by improving insulin sensitivity: this is allowing the body to get more energy from food, so of course, it only follows that you will feel more energetic and awake as a result.<\/p>\n Then there\u2019s the fact that turmeric can help you to increase testosterone and reduce cortisol. This can help to ease one of the primary indicators of burnout and adrenal fatigue then. In fact, monitoring the ratio of cortisol to testosterone is one of the primary things that coaches do in order to establish how well recovered athletes are from bouts of training.<\/p>\n If they have more cortisol then testosterone, this is seen as a sign as being sympathetic dominant, meaning they need more time off training. Turmeric does a whole lot of good when it is consumed and used internally. But what is a little more surprising is just how much good it can do when used outside the body! At the same time, turmeric is also able to clear the pores that are already clogged, thereby acting in a manner similar to an exfoliant. It can also help to remove dead skin cells. That opens up a whole host of additional potential benefits, but on the face, it means that it can help to kill off the very bacteria that are responsible for causing acne. We\u2019ve seen that turmeric is useful for improving the action of health-benefiting bacteria \u2013 so essentially this is selective in how it targets germs.<\/p>\n Turmeric actually has a whole host of uses as a beauty treatment. Another of these uses is in helping to remove facial hair<\/a>!<\/p>\n So if you have a little hair in a place that you aren\u2019t so happy with, then you can try creating a scrub using turmeric combined with gram flour (also known as besan).<\/p>\n Prepare the scrub by using a mixture of turmeric powder with a little gram flour in milk. Apply this on the face and massage it in gently with the fingers, using circular motions. Do this regularly for four weeks and you may start to notice the hairs being slowly removed and reduced.<\/p>\n Jealous of those English roses? Then you can try lightening your skin naturally by using turmeric. There are plenty of products available on the market, but many of these use synthetic ingredients that can be harsh on the skin, and thus turmeric is a much better option in many cases.<\/p>\n This time you are going to mix turmeric powder with gram flour and a little lemon juice.<\/a> Then apply it as a face pack and use regularly for 2-3 weeks.<\/p>\n Skin lightening methods aren\u2019t only useful for achieving the lighter complexion that you\u2019ve been looking for: they can also help you to address a number of other issues. For instance, this can help you to reduce the appearance of blotchiness and thereby achieve a smoother and more regular overall skin tone. Likewise, you can also use skin lightening in order to lessen the appearance of scars and other blemishes.<\/p>\n Just note that all skin products will vary in their effectiveness depending on who is using them. Just as we all respond differently to different diets, we also all have different skin profiles based on the oiliness and numerous other factors.<\/p>\n The many amazing properties of turmeric make it highly effective for combating the onset of aging.<\/p>\n One way that it does this is by helping to even out the skin tone and reduce the appearance of wrinkles<\/a>. By improving your complexion and fixing oily or dry skin, turmeric can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles so that your skin appears smoother, tauter, and more youthful.<\/p>\n On top of this, turmeric is also effective as an antioxidant, making it great for reducing the onset of wrinkles. As we\u2019ve already discussed, antioxidants block free radicals that are destructive to cells and that can cause damage to the DNA. But before free radicals get a chance to attack the DNA, they first negatively affect the cell walls. This is microscopic damage that is completely invisible to the naked eye. However, as it adds up, this damage can become visible on a macroscopic level and that\u2019s what gives the appearance of wrinkles.<\/p>\n There are many more reasons that turmeric is beneficial as an anti-aging tool. We know for instance that stress can be responsible for aging and make us age faster. Likewise, high blood pressure is associated with aging, as is the loss of healthy brain function. All of the ways in which turmeric helps improve health also helps to stave off the most devastating effects of aging!<\/p>\n If you\u2019re suffering from a headache, then try drinking a little turmeric milk with honey in order to enjoy a pick-me-up that can ease the discomfort.<\/p>\n This works partly because turmeric is able to increase blood flow to the brain, thereby addressing one of the common causes for headache<\/a> in the first place. At the same time, by reducing stress and tension, turmeric can help to fight \u2018tension headaches\u2019.<\/p>\n These are headaches that are caused by the muscles in the face and head contracting, which places serious pressure on the scalp and the brain. This is one of the primary causes of headaches in fact.<\/p>\n Finally, by reducing inflammation and increasing vitamin C, there are many more ways in which turmeric helps to address and ease the symptoms of a headache in many cases.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve seen that turmeric is useful for fighting the appearance of aging, but in this case, beauty is more than skin deep!<\/p>\n That\u2019s because turmeric doesn\u2019t just make you look younger, it also helps you to live for longer. It accomplishes this in a number of ways, many of which we\u2019ve already addressed. But consider the following:<\/p>\n – By improving blood pressure, blood viscosity, and vasodilation, turmeric helps to reduce heart attack and stroke<\/a> risk.<\/p>\n – Likewise, so too can reducing cortisol and increasing testosterone help to combat heart risks \u2013 remember that heart disease is among the biggest causes of death throughout the world.<\/p>\n – Meanwhile, turmeric also helps to combat cancer, which is the other big killer<\/p>\n – Turmeric increases the efficiency of our cells in using energy, which actually lowers free radical production.<\/p>\n – Turmeric enhances brain function.<\/p>\n All these things help to keep your heart beating and your body healthy well into old age. Turmeric will make you healthier now and prove to be a hugely beneficial investment in your future health.<\/p>\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Weakness.jpg\")
2. Arthritis<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/3.-Food-coloring.jpg\")
3. Food Coloring<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/4.-Coloring-for-other-things.jpg\")
4. Coloring for Other Things<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Abdominal-Pain.jpg\")
5. Intestinal Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6.-Stomach-health.jpg\")
6. Stomach Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/no-to-alcohol.jpg\")
7. Alcohol Addiction<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Anti-Pesticides.jpg\")
8. Anti-Pesticides<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/reverse-a-range-of-Health-Problem.jpg\")
9. Immune System<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nWe\u2019ve already seen that the antioxidants in turmeric can help to protect the cells against damage from free radicals.<\/p>\n
\nBut on top of all that, turmeric is also able to help protect the white blood cells from pesticides as we\u2019ve just seen. Seeing as most of our modern diets involve some pesticides, this is essentially as good as saying that turmeric does help to protect the white blood cells.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Add-Seasoning_Turmeric.jpg\")
10. Turmeric for Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThis in turn means that the body becomes better at using sugar \u2013 it becomes better at absorbing sugar from the food in your diet and actually using it. That has a few different effects, but most importantly, it can stave off Type 2 Diabetes, which is caused by insulin insensitivity.<\/p>\n
\nAnd another consideration here is just how many people suffer from poor insulin sensitivity owing to overly sugary diets. If you fall into that camp, then turmeric can provide a lot of benefits.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Heart-Health.jpg\")
11. Cardiovascular Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Doesnt-Harm-Gut-Flora_Stevia.jpg\")
12. Gut Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nSpecifically, it can do this by increasing the number of healthy beneficial bacteria<\/a> in the stomach.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lose-Weight.jpg\")
13. Weight Loss<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nFor one, it has been shown to inhibit the production of key enzymes that are used in the body to store fats. At the same time, it seems to inhibit fatty acid synthase (which is also used to store far) and increase beta-oxidation. These different factors combined mean that turmeric may be able to flatten abs and keep you looking slimmer.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Turmeric-for-Anti-Cancer.jpg\")
14. Anti-Cancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Blood-Pressure-2.jpg\")
15. Blood Pressure<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Torn-Cartilage.jpg\")
16. Treating Sprains and Bruises<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nFinally, one added benefit is that as a source of vitamin C, turmeric is likely to have lightly analgesic properties. Vitamin C is useful for many things, but among its benefits is the ability to increase the production of serotonin \u2013 a feel-good hormone\/neurotransmitter that is also used as a natural painkiller.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Brain-Boosts.jpg\")
19. Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Nootropic.jpg\")
20. Nootropic<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nOn top of this, the vasodilatory properties of turmeric mean that it can help to increase blood flow<\/a> to the brain.<\/p>\n
\nHowever you cut it, there is a good chance that simply adding turmeric to your routine help you to work better, smarter, and for longer. So maybe adding it to your coffee really is a good idea!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Testosterone.jpg\")
21. Testosterone<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Anti-Allergy.jpg\")
22. Anti-Depression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nFirstly, turmeric is able to reduce inflammation and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines.<\/p>\n
\nAt the same time, we\u2019ve also seen that turmeric can increase serotonin, which is the body\u2019s natural feel-good hormone!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Built-Muscle.jpg\")
23. Anxiolytic<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lifestyle-changes.jpg\")
24. Energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nIf you want to fit more into your days without blowing a gasket, then turmeric could be a very useful addition to your schedule.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Micronutrient-Source.jpg\")
25. Acne and Pimples<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nAmong other things, using turmeric in this way is highly beneficial for combating acne and pimples<\/a>. That\u2019s because it is able to absorb and remove excess oils that are responsible for blocking pores and leading to the formation of acne.<\/p>\n
\nAnd something else we haven\u2019t touched on yet is that turmeric is antibacterial.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Hair-Removal_turmeric.jpg\")
26. Hair Removal<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Lightens-the-Skin.jpg\")
27. Skin Lightening<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Anti-aging.jpg\")
28. Anti-Aging<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/headache_Woman.jpg\")
29. Headaches<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/antioxidant.jpg\")
30. Longevity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>