Turmeric is rich in benefits, but when does the body need supplements turmeric?
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory powers that can make the body resistant to bacterial or viral infections.
The antioxidants in turmeric may also protect against certain types of cancer cells, fight against Alzheimer's disease and help treat arthritis and depression, says Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and clinical professor of medicine at the University of Arizona.
Based on the benefits earlier, turmeric supplements are also often encountered, either in the form of pills or capsules, or also drink turmeric powder.
Although able to dispel some of the disease, Weil explained that those of you with good health, will be more effective when the intake of turmeric in the form of processed food.
"For the purpose of disease prevention, I would rather recommend patients to cook with turmeric. Can be combined with black pepper for optimal absorption of turmeric. Or make your own saffron drink and not in the form of powder drink, "he said.
