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The Diseases That Turmeric Extract Capsules Can Help Heal

By Chanelle McVey


Turmeric has long been used in India and Indonesia primarily as a condiment for making curries, but it also is highly valued as an alternative medicine because of the many health benefits it offers. The root of this plant can be used to produce curcumin extract - the key substance in turmeric extract capsules. Curcumin extract is well known for its anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Statistics reveal that a significant amount of people from India consume around 2 grams of turmeric daily and this translates to roughly 100mg of curcumin. It is well-known that this country regularly makes curry-based dishes and this could explain why Alzheimer's disease is not prevalent here. Curcumin stops the accumulation of a protein known as amyloid in the brain, the main cause of Alzheimer's.

Curcumin is said to be very effective in fighting cancer and it may be used for patients with cancers on the breast, skin, colon, and prostate. It can also help reduce the chances of developing these cancers for healthy patients. The antioxidants present in turmeric extract capsules can efficiently fight against free radicals - a major factor in the development of cancer cells in the body.

Turmeric extract capsules have the antioxidants that are capable of preventing cancer cells from reaching other nearby organs of the body. It can effectively prevent the occurrence of angiogenesis which happens when new blood vessels develop in cancerous tumors. The prevention of angiogenesis is key to ensuring that cancerous tumors don't get bigger and would be easier to get rid of.

Arthritis patients are also encouraged to try taking turmeric curcumin to manage the pains associated with their condition. The pain is primarily caused by the enzyme called COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) and curcumin inhibits this and at the same time causing the adrenal glands to produce natural cortisones. This is safer and more effective than what most pharmaceutical NSAID's can offer.

Turmeric curcumin can help people having problems with gallstones. Since gallstones are formed when the liver or gall bladder is overwhelmed and the bile starts to form into crystallized stones, curcumin can help bile become more soluble. What this means is that bile will have an easier time getting dissolved. Studies show that it can take out as much as 80% of gall stones or even completely prevent them from forming.

Since turmeric has been used traditionally for the treatment of wounds, turmeric extract capsules can also be effective in tissue repair and wound healing. The volatile oils in curcumin fights against bacteria in order to fight prevent wounds from getting infected. According to recently conducted studies, curcumin can help reduce the time it takes for wounds to heal.

Before trying out turmeric extract capsules, it is important that you take time to research about the product you plan on buying. Many products today contain around 500mg of turmeric curcumin, but it is not unusual to come across some that offers 800mg. Be careful about taking this supplement if you are taking blood thinners and it would be best that you avoid it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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