Turmeric: 10 Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric Benefit #4: Arthritis
Arthritis is a chronic and acute condition that is largely associated with inflammation. Osteoarthritis is said to affect over 250 million people worldwide and is characterized by elevated cytokines and systemic inflammation. Curcumin has been shown to have an anti-arthritic effect with a significant decrease in pain symptoms. A substantial decrease in all inflammation markers was seen in a higher dose of curcumin (approximately 1000 mg per day).
Additionally, curcumin provides a two-fold benefit in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Ibuprofen is frequently used in combination with other pain management treatments in treating osteoarthritis. A common side effect of using ibuprofen or other NSAIDS is gastrointestinal symptoms often characterized by an upset stomach. Curcumin replaces the need for daily NSAID by reducing pain symptoms often associated with osteoarthritis.
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