Turmeric

Have you had turmeric latte recently? Or how about a turmeric supplement? Perhaps you cook with it?

Turmeric is prevalent in many products today and can be used for many and various applications. Turmeric is part of the ginger family and is used for its polyphenol curcumin. Curcumin is what gives turmeric the vibrant yellow hue that you see. You can use turmeric for various reasons but it is used in the formulations for mental, joint, and prostate health. Some products use turmeric as a way to help with gastrointestinal issues as well as blood sugar maintenance. Turmeric’s properties allow it to be used for its antioxidant properties and as a food colorant. Turmeric can be a good source for not only manganese and iron but also for fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and of course vitamin C.

Applications can include desserts, margarines, protein bars, beverages, and cosmetic creams and cleansers. It might even show up in your toothpaste someday just like charcoal toothpaste which is slowly catching on in the Western world!

A tip: Definitely look at the curcumin content as that will indicate the strength of the product in the formula.

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