12 Mind-Blowing Reasons You Must Add This Spice To Your Life

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4. Anti-Alzheimer’s Spice

There are a growing number of studies which have found that turmeric can fight against, and even reverse to a certain degree, the neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimer’s. Turmeric removes the amyloid plaque buildup in the brain that occurs in those with Alzheimer’s. Turmeric is one of the few substances in this world that can cross the blood brain barrier. This is another exciting area where something as simple as turmeric might be able to prevent this terrible disease from affecting millions of people.

5. The Antioxidant Spice

One of the main mechanisms behind aging and disease is oxidative damage. This involves the work of free radicals, which damage our bodies on a cellular level and mutate our DNA. This is why antioxidants in our diet are so important; they protect us from the damage that free radicals cause. Turmeric increases the body’s own natural antioxidant enzymes. This makes curcumin the ultimate double whammy – it contains powerful antioxidants and increases the body’s own antioxidants!

6. Anti-Heart Disease Spice

The number one killer in the world is heart disease. Curcumin improves the overall function of the lining of the blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure levels. Since turmeric is also a super anti-inflammatory, it can also help to fight against heart disease. In one study, more than 120 patients who were undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery were split into two groups. Each group either received a placebo or four grams of a curcumin supplement each day for several days both before and after surgery. The group that received the curcumin supplement had a 65 percent lower risk of having a heart attack while they were in the hospital when compared to the placebo group.

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