Awesome Health Benefits Of Turmeric

One Of The Most Versatile And Powerful Medicinal Herbs!

The health benefits of turmeric are extremely well known, stretching back to ancient times. Turmeric has a long standing reputation as a potent medicinal herb capable of improving NUMEROUS health conditions.

I imagine you already know this and that's why you've ended up here. Of all the medicinal herbs I've written about, turmeric always generates the most interest. This Health Benefits Of Turmeric page has consistently been in the top 3 pages on this site since 2006!

So, what does turmeric do? Well, it's most well known over the longest period of time for its anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties.

Although turmeric has been used for many years in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine (primarily as a detox/cleanser) - it is only in the last several years that it has developed a growing popularity in the west, for its multi spectrum medicinal activity.

Turmeric is a relative of the ginger family - the botanical name of the Turmeric plant is Curcuma longa L.

Besides being used for its therapeutic activity, turmeric is also extremely popular as a food additive (spice). It has been used in Asian cookery for thousands of years.

Curry and other spice blends contain turmeric as a coloring/flavoring agent. It has a bitter - rather sharp but somewhat bland taste.

What kitchen doesn't’t contain a jar of turmeric?

So, let’s concentrate on the health benefits of turmeric which is the reason you're here.

The most effective part of the turmeric plant for use in herbal supplements and medical preparations is above/below ground roots (rhizomes).

Rhizomes contain the highest concentration of curcumin, the bright yellow pigment which is the major active ingredient shown in studies to be responsible for turmeric benefits and medicinal effects.

Health Benefits Of Turmeric
More FANTASTIC Properties

Turmeric has been the subject of a sizable amount of research into its potential as an anti-cancer agent as well as its tumor suppressing properties; anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant capacity.

But There's MORE! Additional health benefits of turmeric are observed through its pain suppressing ability. Most of the studies to date have been on animals however Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine have recorded the medicinal health benefits of turmeric in humans over a long period of time.

Studies suggest the most recognized health benefits of turmeric to be;

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  Treating digestive disorders



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  As an anti-inflammatory agent (e.g. treatment of osteoarthritis)



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  Treatment of arteriosclerosis – may cause a reduction in bad cholesterol that can lead to blockage of the arteries.



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  Preliminary studies suggest a potential treatment for certain cancers – breast, colon, prostate and skin (only low-quality studies in humans have been conducted)



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  Reducing activity of roundworms and intestinal worms



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  Protection from liver disease



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  Preventing bacterial infection in wounds



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  Healing wounds



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  Eye disorder – possible (natural) treatment for uveitis

Turmeric health antioxidant capacity was examined as part of a German research study during 2003 (Screening pharmaceutical preparations containing extracts of turmeric rhizome, artichoke leaf, devil's claw root and garlic or salmon oil for antioxidant capacity).

This study found:

“All fractions of the turmeric extract preparation exhibited pronounced antioxidant activity, which was assigned to the presence of curcumin and other polyphenols” (J Pharm Pharmacol. 2003 Jul; 55(7):981-6.)

To access the abstract of this study please click here

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In India researchers are focusing on the positive results of treating diabetic patients with curcumin to prevent diabetic health complications. Turmeric is also cited in Spanish research for its ability to decrease the impact of high fat diets and to help liver function in breaking down fatty tissue.

Benefits of Turmeric
Precautions And Side Effects

As with any herbal extract it is important to take this herb according to label directions in order to derive the strongest (but safest) benefits of turmeric. Few side effects have been reported in individuals taking turmeric at recommended dosages.

If you are allergic to spices including turmeric or to yellow food colorings you should avoid turmeric. This applies to any allergies you may have to any plants of the ginger family.

With large doses or long term use turmeric may increase stomach acid levels and possibly lead to heartburn, ulcers, stomach irritation or gallstones. Mild side effects can include skin rash or dizziness.

Theoretically turmeric may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulants (blood thinners) or antiplatelet drugs - be sure to mention any herbs you take to your doctor as he may require you to stop taking them prior to surgery.

If you have been diagnosed with gallstones, obstructions of the bile ducts, stomach or intestinal ulcers, high levels of stomach acid, immune system diseases or liver conditions you should first talk to you physician before using this herb.

DO NOT take turmeric health supplements if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Turmeric may stimulate contractions of the uterus and may cause irregular fluctuations in menstrual periods.

Turmeric benefits can be offset by its potential to react with some prescription drugs – so if you are taking any consult your doctor before taking turmeric in any supplement form.

When used in isolation, turmeric will not produce the same results for everybody!

So, if you wish to take it for the protective qualities it offers to your overall wellness it should be taken in combination with other well known medicinal herbs - as an ingredient in a professional grade, science-based multi ingredient vitamin/health supplement, in order to get the most EFFICIOUS results.

What To Look For In A Multi Ingredient Supplement Containing Turmeric

There's a multitude of choices when shopping for nutritional vitamin supplements containing turmeric and their quality is FAR from being equal!

In fact, due to the lax regulations governing the manufacture of dietary supplements, there are MANY poorly formulated and poorly put together supplements out there that you absolutely need to avoid.

To help you avoid near useless, potentially unsafe or supplements offering poor value for money, here are some criteria to follow when comparing and purchasing supplements.

P.S. Did you know that herbal ingredients are particularly venerable to contamination


1. Standardization

It's extremely important that you check to see if ALL herbal ingredients in a supplement are STANDARDIZED!

standardization is a strict process which guarantees the amount of the active ingredient in each herb. The active ingredient content can vary TREMENDOUSly from one batch of herbs to the next!

I'm sure you won't be surprised to learn that MANY companies don't use standardized herbal extracts in their formulas. And some companies include a few in the standardized form and then include others as non-standardized. Of course you can guess why! Non-standardized herbs are WAY less expensive.

This becomes part of the criteria for working out just how effective a given supplement is and how much VALUE FOR MONEY it gives you.


2. Self Manufacture - The Door Stays Closed!

What you want to see here is that a supplement company manufactures its own products with no sub-contracting out of ANY part of the manufacturing process.

Did you know that one of the MAJOR quality control issues with contract manufacturing is that it can and DOES OPEN THE DOOR for adulterated ingredients to enter the manufacturing chain.

The truth is that there are significantly varying standards between contract manufacturers (CM's)! For people such as myself who have worked in the supplement industry, this is well known!

Nutritional supplement quality is dependent on:

• The manufacturer INDEPENDENTLY testing that the raw ingredients are what the Certificate of Analysis (COA) CLAIMS they are (Note: many manufacturers don't bother testing for compliance with COA's so they can reduce expenses)



• And that they adopt manufacturing procedures to ensure the finished supplement contains the correct dose amounts for each and every ingredient and is manufactured professionally.

There's little to no incentive for most CM's to do this as they are producing for a third party and so they are in a very competitive bidding situation.


3. Pharmaceutical Level Manufacturing

Simply put, the ABSOLUTE HIGHEST level for manufacturing is called PHARMACEUTICAL LEVEL!

This is something you definitely want from the company who manufacturers your supplement..

To further ensure safety and ingredient amounts in accordance with label claims, be sure the manufacturer is US FDA cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) compliant at a pharmaceutical level – this is the highest standard possible for the manufacture of herbal nutrition supplements and all natural vitamin supplements.

Very few companies manufacture to this level - you could count the ones that do on one hand! Be sure to check this when comparing supplement brands.


4.No Artificial Anything

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     Colors



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     Flavors



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     Preservatives



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     Fillers



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     Binders

Nor potential allergenic substances - lactose, gluten, wheat, yeast.



5. 100% Money Back Guarantee - No Ridiculous Conditions

Lastly, any herbal nutrition supplement should come with a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. Reputable manufacturers are prepared to stand by their products.

If your supplement company doesn't have an unconditional money back guarantee ask yourself WHY! Or if they have some CRAZY CONDITIONS attached to a money back guarantee (like deciding if the supplement is helping you AFTER JUST 1 MONTH!), ask yourself WHY!

Maximum Benefits Of Turmeric!
Here's the Supplement That Gets My Vote!
It's The One My Family And I Use!

‘Total Balance’ from Xtend-Life is a new generation, health supplement which I believe has set a new standard in the supplement industry.

Total Balance is NOT a multi vitamin/mineral supplement!

Comparing Total Balance to a multi vitamin/mineral supplement is like comparing the Titanic with a row boat!

It's A Multi Nutrient (Micro Nutriment) Health Supplement!

The bio-scientist who created Total Balance is one of the world's most renowned scientists with both a pharmaceutical and natural substance background. Even NASA in the USA had him creating natural brain formulas for their astronauts - that's how good he is.

Total Balance will provide you with the maximum health benefits of turmeric!

***** Total Balance Women’s Premium contains 13 standardized extracts (including turmeric)


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Of course Total Balance meets every one of the criteria listed above and much MORE.


The amazing new premium versions have:

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Total Balance is the ONLY HEALTH SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE TODAY which contains all the 'specialized ingredients' needed to address ALL FOUR OF THE PRIMARY CAUSES OF AGING:

1. Free Radicals



2. Glycation



3. Methylation



4. Inflammation

I've reviewed hundreds of supplements and I know for an absolute fact that there isn't another vitamin / health supplement in the market which addresses these four aging components!

The Total Balance formula is UNIQUE. It contains ALL of these categories of ingredients:

• Vitamins 


• Minerals 


• Trace Elements 


• Enzymes  


• Antioxidants 


• Amino Acids 


• Anti-Glycation Agents


• Neuronutrients 


• Flavanoids 


• Carotenoids 


• Methylation Agents


• Adaptogens


• Calorie Restriction Mimetics


• Herbal Extracts


• Co-factors

This is the health/vitamin supplement that my family and I have taken for the past 7 years with FANTASTIC health results.

Mum is absolutely delighted with the benefits of turmeric as well as all the other herbal extracts in Total Balance. Her health has really improved – particularly her blood pressure and cholesterol level.

Benefits of Turmeric
Summing Up!

My last word on turmeric and the range of health benefits of turmeric is this. Turmeric is a VALUABLE HERB which has MULTIPLE medicinal properties, although it needs to be remembered that most of the studies thus far were on animals.

High quality human studies are therefore needed to conclusively confirm turmeric’s effectiveness especially for major conditions like CANCER.

Turmeric is a unique and powerful herb which should always be included in quality multi ingredient supplements aimed at full body protection and overall wellness.

benefits of turmeric.


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