Turmeric, a root in the same family as ginger, is quickly being known as a superfood. For thousands of years, it has been used as an anti-inflammatory compound in ancient medicine. Now studies have shown it has antioxidant and anticancer properties.

Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric and has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. It includes healing compounds which can not only help heal wounds, it has the ability to manage pain.

  • Decreases inflammation
  • Helps heal the intestinal tract.
  • Regulates blood sugar levels.
  • Helps Manage Diabetes
  • Helps fight and treat cancer
  • Boosts the brain
  • Reduces depression symptoms
  • Promotes healthy skin
  • Aids in detoxification
  • Arthritic pain-reducing characteristics

Unfortunately, turmeric is not easily absorbed into the bloodstream and it helps to consume black pepper with it,

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric#section4