"The Benefits of Turmeric for Your Health"

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Turmeric contains curcumin which may help ease depression and enhance the effects of antidepressants.

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Curcumin's anti-inflammatory properties may help prevent or treat type 2 diabetes.

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Turmeric may help fight off viruses like herpes and the flu, but research has mainly been conducted in the lab.

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Curcumin supplements can relieve PMS symptoms and muscle cramps, according to recent research.

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Turmeric may lower LDL "bad" cholesterol and prevent heart attacks in those who have had bypass surgery.

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While turmeric has natural anti-inflammatory effects, there is no strong scientific evidence that it can prevent Alzheimer's disease.

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Turmeric may help ease joint pain and inflammation in arthritis patients, especially when consumed with black pepper.

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While laboratory studies have shown that turmeric can stop tumor cell growth, more research is needed to determine its effects in the human body.

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Early research has shown that turmeric could improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive diseases.

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