Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an herbaceous plant with bright yellow or orange stems, which has been cultivated and consumed by people in all parts of Asia since ancient times. Turmeric, the spice known as the “Yellow Gold” of India, is extracted from the stems of the turmeric plant and is a main ingredient in curry spices. At least 235 components have been identified in turmeric stems, the most important of which are curcuminoids, which give the stem its yellow colour and have numerous beneficial effects. Curcuminoids come in several forms, with curcumin making up the largest proportion (about 90%), and demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin, which are related to curcumin, making up the rest.
Thousands of studies have been carried out around the world on various extracts of turmeric roots, revealing their beneficial effects on specific systems in the body.
- Based on years of experience and research, turmeric has been proven to help maintain normal liver and cardiovascular functions.
- Researchers have found that curcumin has antioxidant properties and helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
- In recent research, including studies in the field of autoimmune diseases, it has been shown that turmeric helps to maintain normal immunity functions.
