Last Updated on September 7, 2020
4. Prevent some forms of cancer
This might sound weird, but the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of curcumin can prevent the growth of cancer cells, help your body destroy them, and even contribute to making chemotherapy more effective and less harmful. They protect healthy cells from getting damaged by the radiation.
After a series of convincing preliminary scientific studies, the National Cancer Institute decided to include curcumin in their list of effective anticarcinogens. However, it is worth noting that it is still too early to recommend turmeric as an effective treatment for cancer in humans.
5. Prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that is currently the leading cause of dementia. If you have ever dealt with Alzheimer’s patients, you know how difficult it can be, especially at a later stage.
Research on animals found that curcumin can increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that actively works to keep the brain healthy.
Some brain-related disorders (including Alzheimer’s disease) are linked with lower levels of BDNF, so this can be a great discovery. Let’s see what conclusions future investigations will bring us.
6. Keep blood sugar levels under control
Type 2 diabetes patients can drink turmeric water to keep their blood sugar levels under control. That’s because its main component (curcumin) has a hypoglycemic effect, which means it can lower blood sugar levels. But that’s not all. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties can also improve insulin resistance!
Lastly, here’s a quick and simple turmeric water recipe you can try:
-Bring water to boil
-Add a teaspoon of turmeric to a cup
-Pour the boiling water on the cup
-Add half a teaspoon of lemon juice for better taste and improved benefits
-Enjoy your turmeric water!
