5 Science-Backed Health Benefits Of Turmeric

“It’s one of the most powerful anti-inflammatories and a very powerful antioxidant,” says Melina Jampolis, M.D., a nutritional physician specialist, author of "Spice It Up: Live Long" and Forbes Health Advisory Board member.

1. Potential Protection From Alzheimer’s Disease
2. Arthritis Relief
3. Improved Brain Health
4. Possible Mood Enhancement
5. Protection From Inflammation

Fighting Arthritis Through Food

The study found that people who received either ginger or ibuprofen had significantly improved symptoms compared to the placebo group, and there was not a significant difference in pain relief between the ibuprofen and ginger groups. In other words, both ginger and ibuprofen had a similar pain reducing effect.

What You Should Know About Consuming Turmeric During Pregnancy

Avoid turmeric and curcumin as supplements. Also avoid consuming them in higher quantities than can be found in certain prepared dishes, drinks, or teas.

As a cooking ingredient, levels of turmeric are likely to be safe.

Could ginger ease lupus symptoms?

A recent study in rodents suggests that ginger might help treat people with lupus and those vulnerable to forming dangerous blood clots.