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16 July 2009

Tumeric the wonder Spice

Tumeric is a fragrant, yellow spice a food as well as a medicine. Botanically known as curcuma longa L. Volumes of evidence have exposed the anti cancer affect of its photochemical the curcuminoids. Additionally, it strengthens the immune system, lowers blood sugar and is regarded as a powerful anti inflammatory due to its potent COX2 enzyme inhibitor effect.
Most researchers advocate between 1000 to 3000 milligrams, this may be taken as a food supplement. There is also growing evidence it that curcumin is most effective at inhibiting the protein fragments that directly produce Alzheimer. It has also been noted that there is very little Alzheimer's amongst Indias’ aging population. The herb is used daily in their diet.