Eat Halaal-TURMERIC-10 Health Benefits of Turmeric Turmeric, also known as Curcuma longa, is a very common herb. Often referred to as the “Queen of Spices”, the main characteristics of this herb are pepper-like aroma, sharp taste and golden color. People across the globe use this herb in their cooking. At the same time turmeric is also used in the treatment of many health problems. According to the Journal of the American Chemical Society, turmeric contains a wide range of antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-carcinogenic, anti-mutagenic, and anti-inflammatory properties. At the same time turmeric is also loaded with many healthy nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, dietary fiber, niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Zinc. Due to all these factors, turmeric is often used in the treatment of wide variety of health problems. Here are top 10 health benefits of Turmeric. Prevents Cancer Turmeric helps to prevent prostate cancer and stops the growth of existing prostate cancer and even destroys cancer cells. According to different research works, it has been found that the active components present in turmeric turns out to be the best protector against radiation-induced tumors. It also has a chemo-preventive effect against tumor cells such as T-cell leukemia, colon carcinoma, and breast carcinoma
Posted on: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:39:19 +0000
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