Question 1

benefits of tumeric?

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Many many benefits: Turmeric is among the healthiest of herbs. It & its constituent curcumin is an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, thins blood, supports liver detox, protects against cancer & kills cancer cells, protects against alzheimer's, lowers cholesterol, protects against heart failure etc. I recommend meriva, an extract that is very well absorbed. See http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice&dbid=78.

Question 2

is tumeric good for you?

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Yes : Turmeric is a spice used in Curry. Turmeric contains Curcumin which has been used to treat a multitude of conditions.  Research suggests it may be beneficial to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis and stomach distress.

Question 3

is eating tumeric in excess bad?

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What excess?: Can't answer it without knowing how much.  It is not poisonous but too much will give you a stomach ache and cramping with diarrhea.

Question 4

is curcumin absorbed when you eat tumeric?

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Yes!: Turmeric is a cornerstone of traditional chinese and ayurvedic health practices. 
Turmeric contains plant-based antioxidants that help fight cell-damaging free radicals called curcuminoids.Claims of enhancing brain health have not been proven, but many prominent nutritionists agree that antioxxidants are beneficial, so there may be some validity as one of several nutritional support.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: tumeric?

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Herb: Turmeric (curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, zingiberaceae.

Question 6

will tumeric and ginger interfere with medications?

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Explanation : Not really. Need a lot,  a lot!! Herbal ingredients to change the effectifness of modern medications. It actually never happened

Question 7

are there benefits of the spice tumeric in your diet?

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Yes: But only if it is combined with a black pepper that contains piperine. Tumeric is otherwise poorly absorbed. The indian people who consume large amounts tumeric in their diet through their curry dishes are noted to have the lowest incidence of alzheimer's disease.

Question 8

is it true that tumeric root powder is very healthy and can be used like medicine?

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Tumeric: Turmeric contains cucuminoids like curcumin. This has         anti-inflammatory &amp; antioxidant effects. It is reported to ^ Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor which might help w brain functioning &amp; v risk of some brain conditions such as Alzheimer's. It may help w treatment of arthritis &amp; is reported to have anti-carcinogenic effects.

Question 9

does tumeric interfere with medications. does it interfere with health problems. if so which medications and health problems? tyvm

Accepted Answer

No: It's a very safe spice taken many times a day by people in many countries such as India.  It has mild antiinflammatory properties and many others, so could be additive with any medications you are taken.

Question 10

are tumeric and myositis related?

Accepted Answer

No: Tumeric is a spice and also has some anti-inflammatory activity and can be used to treat arthritic conditions. Myositis is a no-specific term which means inflammation of muscle. This can have infectious, autoimmune, traumatic causes and  can be causes by  toxins. Myositis is fairly uncommon.

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