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the endothelial lining of the blood vessels, treatment for acid reflux. It is also said to
improving blood supply to the heart, reduce bloating, reduce ulcer formation.
thereby improving heart function. It is also said to protect the stomach lining
A study of patients who had undergone a from NSAIDS.
CABG (bypass) and subsequently treated
with curcumin, showed lowered risk of a Eye Complaints
heart attack post-surgery. Curcumin, being a xanthophyll, protects
It is also known to reduce cholesterol the eye from excessive dryness. It is also
levels, protecting the heart vessels and the said to prevent glaucoma (increased intra
heart. ocular pressure), and cataract.
Skin
Turmeric has long been associated with
glowing skin, even used during wedding
ceremonies.
The antiseptic properties of this spice
help in reducing acne and scars. It is also
known to reduce oil secretion by acting on
the sebaceous glands. It is a good exfoliator,
and helps remove dead cells.
Turmeric is known to reduce cholesterol levels, protecting
the heart
Depression
Cancer Studies of people suffering from depression
Cancer is a disease in which there is have shown positive results when treated
proliferation of cells, leading to abnormal with turmeric. It is said to increase levels
growths in the concerned organ or of serotonin and dopamine, the feel good
part of the body. Turmeric acts on this hormones.
proliferation at a molecular level, reducing
the spread of the disease. Studies suggest Cognitive diseases
that it has been beneficial in pancreatic Cognitive - related to thinking,
cancer. remembering and processing our thoughts.
Ageing causes the brain to shrink in
Anti-Ageing size, reducing the number of neurons and
Some of the most popular anti-ageing preventing formation of new ones. Synoptic
products that we use have turmeric as activity in the brain reduces too.
an active ingredient. Being a powerful Curcumin is known to reduce or stop
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, it neuro degeneration, thereby preventing
reduces free radicals production in the brain shrinkage and aiding in cognitive
body and prevents signs of ageing. It also activity.
stimulates new cell growth. Clinical trials, wherein elderly
participants suffering from cognitive
Digestion insufficiency were given curcumin for
Turmeric is recognised as an alternative a certain period of time, found that they
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