Turmeric Repairs Damaged Liver Tissues, Promotes Overall Liver Health

Turmeric Repairs Damaged Liver Tissues, Promotes Overall Liver Health







Elizabeth Renter
Activist Post

Turmeric: it gives curries their smoky, pungent taste and gorgeous
yellow hue. But this root is far more than just tasty—it’s one of the
most valuable plant-based medicines in existence. Research has connected
turmeric to a variety of wonderful benefits, including and especially
the promotion of liver health.

The Role of Turmeric in Restoring the Liver

According to a new study in the Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand,
scientists there have found that the livers of diabetic rats were
repaired and even regenerated with the help of this yellow power-root.

Severe diabetics often suffer liver damage and disease as they progress. But, research indicates turmeric may be able to help.

“Fascinatingly, liver microvasculature in curcumin
treated group developed into regenerate and repair into healthy and
normal characteristics.” They concluded: “These results optimistically
demonstrated the potential use of curcumin as a novel therapeutic agent
in liver pathology of diabetic rats.”

What is it about turmeric
that makes it so great? It’s the compound known as curcumin. And
curcumin has long been connected to liver health. Numerous studies have
linked it to effectively combating liver cancer and improving liver
fibroids.


What’s more, turmeric can uniquely assist the enzymes that are
responsible for flushing out known dietary carcinogens. The result is
enhanced protection against liver damage, and even regeneration of
affected liver cells. Turmeric is also notably responsible for improving
the health of the gallbladder as well.

In relation to diabetes, there are countless studies, as shown in this chart from GreenMedInfo.com, that link curcumin and the treatment of diabetes-related problems. This includes the benefits of turmeric
related to liver disease, kidney function, diabetic retinopathy,
cataracts, bone density, diabetes prevention, and diabetic neuropathies.


The list of benefits doesn’t stop there—turmeric has also been shown to be able to fight Alzheimer’s disease.

Experts believe the lower incidence of this disease in Middle Eastern
populations could be credited to the higher consumption of turmeric.

Melnoma, breast cancer, lung cancer, neck cancer, and of course liver
cancer, may all be helped with turmeric. It can also, reportedly, make
cells more vulnerable to cancer treatments.

It’s an anti-inflammatory as well. This property means curcumin can help
with things like arthritis, eczema, allergies, digestive problems and
skin issues. It’s an antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial agent.

Reaping the benefits of turmeric and curcumin is simple: start eating
it! Curries are a great way to get plenty of this super-root, and
curries are very versatile. But, if Caribbean or Middle-Eastern cuisine
isn’t your thing: add it to soups and sprinkle it on vegetables. For
more on what this spice is capable of, check out some other awesome turmeric uses.


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