Turmeric Root Powder

Turmeric has proven to have “antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities and thus has a potential against various malignant diseases, diabetes, allergies, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other chronic illnesses”. Turmeric’s benefits are largely pinned to curcumin, a potent antioxidant that dramatically reduces inflammation (while also giving the spice its vibrant yellow color). Curcumin inhibits the growth of tumor cells in a variety of cancers and improves insulin resistance in subjects with altered metabolic function. It’s bioavailability is low and increases dramatically when taken with black pepper, or fermented. [How to take turmeric] You can add turmeric in many dishes including salad, meat/fish marinades, curry and so on. You can also make turmeric bugs by letting it ferment naturally with sugar, to make the most potent, healthy, fizzy drinks at home!