Powdered turmeric has long been used as a seasoning for various types of South Asian foods. Turmeric has many health benefits, from relieving dyspepsia to preventing dangerous neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's. Although raw turmeric has a slightly bitter and unpleasant taste, this powerful antioxidant can be incorporated into healthy habits and daily diets in a number of ways.
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Method 1 of 3: Consuming Different Forms of Turmeric
Step 1. Eat raw turmeric tubers
Turmeric is a tuber of the Curcuma longa plant. Closely related to ginger, raw turmeric in the form of tubers can be eaten immediately even though it tastes a bit bitter.
Eat turmeric tubers as much as 1.5-3 g every day
Step 2. Mix turmeric powder into your food and drink
Turmeric is generally sold in powder form. Eat turmeric powder as much as 400-600 mg, three times a day, by mixing it into sauces, soups, or drinks, such as tea and milk.
- Make turmeric tea by mixing 2 g of turmeric powder in 240 ml of boiling water. Add lemon, honey, or ginger to make it more delicious.
- If you don't like tea, 1 tsp of turmeric powder can also be mixed into 240 ml of milk to increase the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory levels in milk.
Step 3. Consume turmeric in the form of a liquid extract
All the benefits of turmeric tubers are extracted into a liquid. Mix 2-3 drops of turmeric liquid extract into water, tea, soup, and other liquids that you drink every day.
Liquid extracts of turmeric are sold in health food stores and in the vitamins section of convenience stores
Step 4. Use turmeric paste
Turmeric paste is the best method of utilizing turmeric's beneficial properties to heal cuts or burns because it can be applied directly to the wound.
- Mix water, turmeric powder and ginger powder to make a paste. Apply the paste to the wound using a clean, sterile spatula or brush. If the paste is applied by hand, wash your hands first. Leave it for a few hours.
- Apply a paste of turmeric and aloe vera sap on minor burns. Mix equal amounts of turmeric powder with aloe vera sap to make a paste.
Step 5. Take turmeric in supplement form
Turmeric is also sold in capsule form (supplements). Each brand of turmeric supplement product has a different dosage, but generally it is 350 mg. Take turmeric supplements 1-3 times per day. If you are experiencing indigestion, you can take turmeric supplements 3 times per day. Turmeric supplements are available in the vitamins section of most convenience stores.
Method 2 of 3: Learning When Turmeric Shouldn't Be Consumed
Step 1. Limit the dose of turmeric consumption
Although very beneficial for most healthy people, turmeric should not be taken more than the recommended dose. If consumed in excess of the recommended dose, turmeric can cause stomach upset. Consult with your doctor to determine the appropriate dose of turmeric for you.
Step 2. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take turmeric in medicinal form
Turmeric mixed with a reasonable amount into food can still be consumed. However, turmeric in the form of supplements (capsules) or liquids should not be consumed.
Step 3. Diabetic patients should not consume turmeric
If your blood sugar level is abnormal, consult your doctor before starting to take turmeric. Turmeric has been shown to lower blood sugar levels. So, if your blood sugar levels are low, don't take turmeric.
Turmeric can also interfere with the performance of diabetes medications prescribed by doctors
Step 4. People who suffer from excess stomach acid should not consume turmeric
If you are taking stomach acid control drugs, such as "Pepcid", "Zantac", or "Prilosec", do not take turmeric because turmeric interferes with the performance of these drugs.
Step 5. People with gallbladder disorders should not consume turmeric
If the gallbladder is not experiencing any disturbance, consuming turmeric helps regulate the amount of bile produced. However, turmeric has a negative impact on gallbladder problems, for example causing gallstones or blockage of the bile ducts.
Method 3 of 3: Studying the Benefits of Eating Turmeric
Step 1. Relieve dyspepsia
Turmeric contains curcumin. Curcumin has been shown to be effective in relieving dyspepsia because of its effect on the gallbladder. Curcumin triggers the gallbladder to produce more bile, which improves digestion and relieves symptoms of bloating.
Step 2. Relieve inflammation
Curcumin is also an effective anti-inflammatory. Therefore, curcumin can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions, from arthritis and psoriasis to chronic back or neck pain.
Curcumin blocks the activation of the COX 2 gene, which is a gene that produces an enzyme that causes severe inflammation
Step 3. Assist the healing process of the iris
Turmeric has strong antibacterial properties that can help prevent infection and heal wounds.
Step 4. Reduce the risk of heart disease
Heart disease is often caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries leading to the heart. The anti-inflammatory ingredients contained in turmeric are effective in increasing blood circulation and preventing the accumulation of plaque in blood vessels.
Consuming turmeric helps promote healthy blood circulation and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke
Step 5. Reduce the risk of cancer
Although there is no definite scientific evidence regarding the efficacy of turmeric as a cancer inhibitor, preliminary research results suggest that turmeric slows and prevents the formation of cancer cells in the colon, prostate, and lungs.
- The prevalence of colon, prostate and lung cancer in India is one of the lowest (13 times lower than in the United States). Many researchers believe the low prevalence is due to the various spices contained in curry dishes, such as turmeric.
- The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of turmeric are generally believed to help reduce the risk of cancer. Inflammation is often the cause of the formation of cancer cells.
- Using natural herbs and vitamins alone may not cure cancer. It is better for cancer patients to consult an oncologist.
Tips
- Many doctors compare the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of turmeric to over-the-counter nonsteroidal painkillers: the risks and side effects of turmeric are far less than medical drugs.
- The curcumin contained in turmeric is different from cumin (cumin). Cumin is a spice, while curcumin is a substance contained in turmeric. The benefits of cumin are not the same as turmeric.
