The Effects of Turmeric Supplements

Turmeric, according to Dr. Ray Sahelian RaySahelian, is a native plant of South India and Indonesia. Among its many uses, turmeric has many health benefits. The root has been used in the past as a dye and a condiment and is currently often used in Indian food; turmeric is commonly found in curry powder and yellow mustard. The effects of turmeric supplements are beneficial to your health.

Cancer

• According to Dr. Ray Sahelian, turmeric supplements contain the active ingredient curcumin that may help kill cancer cells. RaySahelian.com provides the following information: "Adding curcumin to human cells with the blood cancer multiple myeloma, Dr. Bharat B. Aggarwal of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and his colleagues found, stopped the cells from replicating. And the cells that were left died."

Arthritis

• Dr. Ray Sahelian's site explains that turmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine; the treatment has been applied to the conditions of inflammation like arthritis.

Digestion

• According to Christa Sinadinos, Certified Clinical Herbalist of Botanical.com, turmeric supplements stimulate bile production in your liver; turmeric also causes the gallbladder to excrete bile. Christa Sinadinos explains that the effects of turmeric supplements on the liver and gallbladder cause the body to more easily digest fats.

Liver and Skin

• Botanical.com provides information stating that turmeric supplements "can be useful to treat liver conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and jaundice." The skin is often a reflection of how well the liver is functioning; Christa Sinadinos asserts that the effects of turmeric can be beneficial to skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, and acne because of its powerful use as a detoxifier.

Antispasmodic

• Turmeric is an antispasmodic, according to Christa Sinadinos, which means that it helps relax smooth muscle. Botanical.com explains that since it relaxes smooth muscle, it helps alleviate digestive and muscle cramps, including menstrual cramps.