December 18th, 2009 
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Turmeric is a spice made from grinding the roots of the Curcuma longa plant, also called curcumin. It is a prime ingredient in curry powder and figures heavily in Asian cuisines. Because it imparts a vivid yellow color to the food it is cooked with, it is often used to color as well as flavor condiments, rice dishes and sauces.
Turmeric’s active ingredient is curcumin. It is thought to be an anti-inflammatory, as well as an antioxidant. Antioxidants are substances that are thought to help prevent aging by inhibiting the breakdown of cells by oxidation.
Recently turmeric is gaining a lot of attention for its potential medicinal properties. Traditionally it has been considered a good digestive aid, and some cultures use turmeric as a dietary supplement for this reason. Since those cultures also traditionally have a lower incident of certain cancers, such as cancer of the prostate, turmeric is now being actively studied as a cancer treatment and/or preventative, particularly for environmental cancers.
Recent studies indicate that turmeric slows the growth and spread of existing cancerous tumors. Because the populations that consume turmeric in large quantities have traditionally had a lower incidence of Alzheimer’s, turmeric is also being investigated as an anti-Alzheimer’s medicine. Results of research Dr. Tze-Pin Ng from National University of Singapore (NUS) in 1010 elderly aged 60 to 93 in 2003, showed that seniors who diligently consume curry spice has a better memory than those who rarely or never at all.
While the results of the ongoing studies aren’t conclusive yet, it certainly couldn’t hurt to start incorporating more turmeric into your diet. It is often used as a substitute for the very expensive saffron, because of its similar flavor and the very strong yellow color it dyes the foods it is cooked with. You can add a turmeric-rice side dish to your menu by using a recipe for saffron rice and substituting turmeric. Because turmeric is more strongly flavored than saffron, you will have to cut down on quantities —- some experimentation to get the spice just right will no doubt be required. Also add turmeric to stews, meat dishes, couscous and other dishes that would benefit from a bit of a curry flavor.
Turmeric to prevent Alzheimer’s
Curcumin exhibits several properties that make it a valuable preventive agent for these two devastating and increasingly common diseases. Although turmeric is probably most effective as a preventive agent against these illnesses, it may also help by improving cognitive problems and inhibiting further deterioration of existing disease.
Curcumin works against neurodegenerative diseases via the following mechanisms:
- The accumulation of amyloid protein in the brain is an important factor associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Its deposition is associated with oxidative damage and inflammation in the brain tissues. Curcumin is both a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent and has been shown to suppress oxidative damage, inflammation and the deposition of damaging amyloid protein in the brain. It is possible that it may actually disaggregate existing amyloid plaques and, in so doing, could possibly reverse the course of the disease.
- Another cause of amyloid deposition in the brain is probably due to the accumulation of certain metals, as higher concentrations of harmful metals have been found in the brains of AD sufferers that in non-AD individuals. Metal molecules that find their way into the brain can both induce amyloid aggregation and are directly toxic to brain cells. Certain chelating agents have shown promise in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and curcumin’s chelating properties enable it to assist the body in the removal of potentially toxic metals from the brain and other tissues.
- The abnormal proliferation of the brain’s non-neuronal cells is another pathological process that is associated with the development of both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Curcumin prevents the proliferation of these cells which, if allowed to continue growing, cause damage to the brain’s neuronal tissue.
Inflammatory Diseases
Much of turmeric’s anti-inflammatory potency can be attributed to curcumin, which is both an effective COX-2 inhibitor as well as a strong antioxidant. However, other phytochemicals found in turmeric, in particular the salicylates, also make a valuable contribution to its anti-inflammatory activities and thereby its preventive properties against arthritis, autoimmune disorders and the general health consequences of chronic systemic inflammation and degenerative diseases.
Chelation
Copper and iron are both essential nutrients but if they accumulate in excessive quantities they can cause serious and sometimes irreversible inflammatory and oxidative damage to a variety of tissues. Curcumin is a powerful chelating agent for both metals, binding to the metal ions and allowing them to be safely excreted in the urine.
Traditional use and modern scientific research have shown that turmeric is one of the most valuable spices in our arsenal of disease fighting foods. Synergism between different spices enhances the bioavailability of important compounds such as curcumin. Therefore, to obtain optimum benefit from turmeric, it is important to take it with other common spices.
Those who are serious about maintaining a healthy lifestyle in order to enjoy a good quality of life and reduce the risk of acquiring conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and cancer would do well to ensure a daily intake of this golden spice. You must love total health tips and other related articles.
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I GIVE HER ABOUT ONE OUNCE OF TURMERIC IN FOOD EACH WEEK——I think it better if cooked and SMALL amounts of oil is present , lean meat has enough ———-
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