Protects against arthritis and heart attack: five beneficial properties of turmeric

0 < Humanity has used turmeric in cooking and medicine for centuries. In addition to its unusual taste, it has many useful properties, which has been proven by a number of scientific studies. Thus, experiments have shown the effectiveness of turmeric in the prevention of arthritis, heart attacks, and in the fight against depression. Such qualities of the plant are based on the peculiarities of the substances included in its composition - curcuminoids. One of them - curcumin - is attributed with antitumor, antibacterial and other properties. The publication cites the results of various studies that speak of the benefits of turmeric. Fighting cancer Researchers have found that curcumin affects cancer cells, can lead to their death and reduce reproduction. It has also been observed that the substance reduces the risk of cancer. So, in one of the experiments, 44 men were observed for 30 days. They consumed 4 g of turmeric daily, and it reduced by 40% the number of affected areas in their intestines that could lead to the development of cancer. Supporting the heart

Here curcumin's ability to improve the work of the endothelium, the cells that line the inner surface of blood vessels, comes to the...