Category: Spices

Turmeric, Fish Oil and Inflammation The Arthritis Foundation recommends both turmeric and fish oil for inflammation. It doesn’t give an opinion of which supplement is more effective for the condition. Curcumin has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to treat arthritis. Is fish oil better than turmeric for inflammation? So, it could be […]

The consumption of supplemental doses of turmeric, but not cinnamon, can significantly increase urinary oxalate levels, thereby increasing risk of kidney stone formation in susceptible individuals. Can turmeric cause frequent urination? Turmeric side effects Stop using this product and call your healthcare provider at once if you have: unusual bruising or bleeding; any bleeding that […]

Yes, turmeric is a blood thinner. Though the researchers had found no published reports of patients bleeding from taking turmeric, it could increase the risk, especially if paired with another anticoagulating drug. Does turmeric cause blood to thin? Blood-thinning medications Turmeric is itself a mild blood thinner. It can reduce blood clots, but makes it […]

Turmeric and curcumin have been associated with a low rate of transient serum enzyme elevations during therapy and while having a long history of safety, turmeric products have recently been implicated in over a dozen instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury. Does turmeric increase liver enzymes? In conclusion the results of our study showed […]

The use of turmeric dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture in India, where it was used as a culinary spice and had some religious significance. It probably reached China by 700 ad, East Africa by 800 ad, West Africa by 1200 ad, and Jamaica in the eighteenth century. What was turmeric traditionally […]

“Turmeric is in 90 per cent of Indian food, and an average Indian would eat turmeric in 10 different ways in one day,” says author and chef Ragini Dey, who’s been cooking a range of Indian food in Adelaide for 27 years. In India, eating turmeric for its healthful properties has also been going on […]

The use of turmeric dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture in India, where it was used as a culinary spice and had some religious significance. Where does turmeric come from originally? Native to southern India and Indonesia, turmeric is widely cultivated on the mainland and in the islands of the Indian Ocean. […]

Yes, turmeric is a blood thinner. Though the researchers had found no published reports of patients bleeding from taking turmeric, it could increase the risk, especially if paired with another anticoagulating drug. They concluded that patients should “avoid concomitant use.” What medications should you not take with turmeric? Drugs that reduce stomach acid: Turmeric may […]

Because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, turmeric supplements may help with blood sugar management in people with type 2 diabetes. (You can also rest assured that turmeric is low-carb, so adding it to your plate or supplements regimen won’t throw your blood sugar levels out of whack.) How much turmeric should a diabetic take […]

Turmeric is a spice that contains curcumin. This compound may have several health benefits, including reducing symptoms of acid reflux. Can turmeric make acid reflux worse? Some people report that turmeric actually makes acid reflux worse. This may be due to its peppery qualities. Taking turmeric for a long period of time or in high […]

Using turmeric for high cholesterol is beneficial because it contains a compound called curcumin. Curcumin has been proven to lower LDL cholesterolLDL cholesterolLDL particles are approximately 22 nm (0.00000087 in.) to 27.5 nm in diameter and have a mass of about 3 million daltons. Since LDL particles contain a variable and changing number of fatty […]

7 Ways to Eat & Drink Turmeric Add it to scrambles and frittatas. Use a pinch of turmeric in scrambled eggs, a frittata, or tofu scramble. Toss it with roasted vegetables. Add it to rice. Try it with greens. Use it in soups. Blend it into a smoothie. Make tea. Which is the best turmeric […]

Most turmeric is used in the form of rhizome powder to impart a golden yellow color. It is used in many products such as canned beverages, baked products, dairy products, ice cream, yogurt, yellow cakes, orange juice, biscuits, popcorn color, cereals, sauces, and gelatin. It is a principal ingredient in curry powders. What are the […]

There are two main types of turmeric powder: Madras and Alleppey. It is interesting to note that many spices have prefixes derived from geographic regions, however, this does not necessarily mean that is where they are grown. How many different kinds of turmeric are there? Turmeric is a product of Curcuma longa, a rhizomatous herbaceous […]

Consuming turmeric root extract can help in reducing insulin resistance that leads to rise in blood sugar levels. It also improves the functioning of beta cells, which are beneficial for diabetes. Should diabetics take turmeric? Other research suggests that turmeric extract could help stabilize blood sugar levels and make diabetes more manageable. This extract can […]