ORGANIC TURMERIC ROOT POWDER

This warm, earthy, deep yellow spice has been the gold standard for natural wellness for thousands of years. As a powerful antioxidant with the active ingredient curcumin, turmeric may help support immunity and overall health and wellness.

Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of the curcuma longa plant, which is a perennial in the ginger family. Its major active ingredient is curcumin. “Curcumin gives turmeric that yellowish color,” Hopsecger says. “But beware: It stains easily. Try not to get it on your clothing!”

Turmeric’s treasure lies in curcumin’s benefits. Curcumin has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers are investigating whether it may help diseases in which inflammation plays a role — from arthritis to ulcerative colitis.

BENEFITS

• Turmeric contains bioactive compounds with medicinal properties
• Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory compound
• Turmeric can increase the antioxidant capacity of the body
• Curcumin can boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor
• Curcumin may lower your risk of heart disease
• Turmeric may help prevent cancer
• Curcumin may be useful in treating Alzheimer’s disease
• Arthritis patients respond well to curcumin supplements
• Curcumin has benefits against depression
• Curcumin may help delay aging and fight age-related chronic diseases