Most of us are already familiar with the fact that turmeric has been praised for centuries in a row thanks to its incredible medicinal properties, which have earned the spice a spot in a large number of curry dishes.
If we’re to go once again though its benefits, for starters, turmeric possesses powerful antibiotic properties, it can boost your memory, prevent several types of cancer, and now, science has shown that it also improves your cardiovascular health just as much as physical exercise.
A study was recently published in the American Journal of Cardiology revealing that turmeric extract can effectively lower the risk of a heart attack by up to 56%, with another study showing that consuming turmeric spice or taking supplements can provide similar effects such as aerobic exercise, when it comes to heart health.
This means that just a pinch of turmeric can have the exact same effect on the cardiovascular system as 1 hour of jogging or brisk walking.
By now, chances are that most of you are familiar with the fact that this effectiveness of turmeric is mostly thanks to its active compound, curcumin.
Aside from being responsible for the color of the spice, this compound also contains powerful properties which improve vascular function, especially in postmenopausal women, which is an age that women tend to develop heart problems and face with many health conditions.
According to the results of the study mentioned above, just 150 mg of turmeric extract taken for 8 weeks straight on a daily basis can improve the function of your heart and eliminate all risks of cardiovascular health condition.
But keep in mind that turmeric powder found in health stores doesn’t contain a high content of curcumin, so if you want to fully obtain its benefits, take 1 teaspoon of turmeric on a daily basis, or take turmeric extract capsules.
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