What are the benefits of turmeric?
Through the investigation of curcumin, some emerging and preliminary research shows that turmeric might help the body in the following ways. However, there’s no authorised health claims for curcumin and more research is needed to determine whether curcumin can help with any of these.
Please note scientific evidence for this product/topic (delete as necessary) is very
limited, and although there’s emerging studies, more clinical research needs to be conducted.
1. Turmeric may be good for your joints
Another potential benefit of turmeric is that it may help to reduce the symptoms of joint pain, including symptoms suffered from different kinds of arthritis.6,7,8
Some research has shown that curcumin may be effective at treating symptoms of joint problems, such as joint function and pain.7 It wasn’t found to be effective at easing stiffness, however.6
2. It may help with digestion
Turmeric may also be able to help support digestion. A 2019 study involving 20 participants found turmeric might help with gut microbial communities as it contains pre-biotics.9 But, as this study was small, further more robust studies are needed to fully understand how turmeric might affect your gut health.
3. It may support skin health
As well as having soothing properties, turmeric is also said to have antioxidant properties, making it effective for skin types and conditions, such as blemish-prone skin and psoriasis.
You can also use turmeric, or different variations of it, like face cleansers, skin masks and night creams within your skincare regimen.4,6 This can regulate oil production, cleanse the skin, and even, manage facial hair.
Turmeric can also be used for pimples, thanks to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties that may help with breakouts and manage redness and scarring.9
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4.It may help with acid reflux
Meanwhile, a separate review revealed that the soothing effects of curcumin manage the risk of oesophageal issues, although it noted that there’s still problems with getting the body to absorb curcumin at a high enough amount that it becomes effective.12