Turmeric is at it again

Turmeric extract in curry spice has been shown to be very effective against joint inflammation and arthritis by a recent lab study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Arizona. Turmeric main chemical in the popular spice has been used in Asian traditional medicine for centuries now against inflammatory disorders and trials on mice proved that the compound can be beneficial for people who suffer from arthritis.

Turmeric is commonly known as one of the cheapest spices, and has been used since antiquity. Turmeric contains curcuminoids and studies have found that curcuminoids have antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects upon the human body, including the potential to block the uncontrollable growth of melanoma tumour cells.