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Where is turmeric good for

Discover the benefits of this traditional spice for body and mind

Apr 16, 2019

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Turmeric is much more than a kitchen herb: it offers natural support for your immunity, helps with inflammation, and promotes your overall well-being. Learn how to easily integrate this powerful, warm spice into your diet for a healthy lifestyle.

Where is turmeric good for

Turmeric is a popular product. But what does this product actually do? And did you know that turmeric and curcumin are not the same? On this blog, you will find all the information about turmeric and curcumin.

Waar komt kurkuma vandaan?

Turmeric originates from India and is widely used in Eastern cuisine. Nowadays, turmeric is also indispensable in the Netherlands and Belgium. Turmeric is also known as yellow root. It is a spice that is delicious in curry or over rice.

Wat is het verschil tussen kurkuma en curcumine?

What many people do not know is that there is a difference between turmeric and curcumin. Turmeric contains various compounds known as curcuminoids. Curcumin is the main curcuminoid and the active ingredient in turmeric. This substance is responsible for the positive properties of turmeric.

Effect of Curcumin

Research shows that curcumin has many positive effects on the body:

  • Curcumin helps as an antioxidant to protect the body against harmful external influences.
  • Curcumin helps keep the joints flexible.
  • Curcumin promotes digestion
Absorption of curcumin by the body

When you consume turmeric, you also intake the active substance curcumin. However, it's not the case that simply adding turmeric to dishes provides you with enough curcumin. This is because curcumin is not easily absorbed by the body. Additionally, the liver breaks down curcumin. Therefore, adding the spice to your diet is not very effective. Turmeric powder from the supermarket contains only about 2 to 3% curcumin.

If you want to ensure that your body receives enough curcumin, pay close attention to the amount of curcumin in turmeric products. Additionally, research has shown that black pepper enhances the absorption of curcumin and that the body absorbs liquid curcumin better.

Curcumin and black pepper

Research has shown that the absorption of the active ingredient curcumin is improved in combination with black pepper (piperine). By adding black pepper, the absorption of turmeric improves by a factor of 20.

Liquid Turmeric

The gastrointestinal tract is better able to absorb liquid curcumin. Therefore, Purasana has developed in addition to Turmeric Tablets I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that. Curcuma Raw Powder now also two liquid variants in the assortment:

Curcuma Liquid Joint Flexibility

Curcuma Liquid Joint Flexibility is good for flexible joints thanks to curcumin and boswellia. Harpagos helps maintain good mobility. Thanks to the added vitamin C, Purasana liquid Joint flexibility also acts as an antioxidant. Take two tablespoons daily. Purasana Curcuma liquid Joint flexibility has a pleasant taste of turmeric and pepper.

Curcuma Liquid Digestive Comfort

Curcuma Digestive Comfort supports digestion, boosts your immune system, acts as an antioxidant, and supports liver function. Take two tablespoons daily. Purasana Curcuma Liquid Digestive Comfort has a pleasant taste of turmeric and pepper.

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