• Cancer
  Curcumin, turmeric’s yellow pigment, has powerful antioxidant properties that protect healthy cells from free radicals that can cause cancer. Extensive research over the last 50 years has indicated the potential of curcumin to not only prevent, but also treat cancer. The anticancer potential of this spice is in its ability to inhibit production of a number of tumor cells. Laboratory studies have demonstrated that curcumin has the potential to fight tumors occurring from prostate, breast, skin, colon, stomach and liver cancers. In a human study involving chronic smokers ingesting turmeric over a period of thirty days, results showed a significant drop in the cancer causing compounds of tobacco smoke.

• Anti-inflammotory
  Studies have shown that curcumin also possesses powerful anti-inflammatory properties, by inhibiting levels of cyclooxygenase-2, an enzyme instrumental in the creation of molecules that causes inflammation.

• Arthritis
  In vivo studies have demonstrated the possibility of turmeric in the treatment of arthritis, but further studies are required to establish effectiveness.

• Alzheimer's disease
  Preliminary studies suggest that turmeric has a potential role in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease, and further studies are underway in this regard.

Nutrient Values of Turmeric per 100g