Turmeric tea and golden lattes are a delicious, cozy way to enjoy this vibrant spice.
If youre not already a turmeric fan, there are many reasons to give it a try.
What Is Tumeric?
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The primary active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which has mightyantioxidantandanti-inflammatoryproperties.
Curcumin
Curcumin is the primary active compound in turmeric.
Benefits of Turmeric Tea
What exactly is turmeric tea good for?
The benefits of drinking turmeric tea are plentiful.
Read on for how drinking more of this soothingtea can help enhance your health.
Just like pharmaceutical antidepressant drugs, it may take about six weeks to notice an obvious improvement.
Turmeric can help decrease the concentrations of serum cytokines, which are biomarkers of these diseases.
However, there are some who should consult with a doctor before drinking turmeric tea.
This includes anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding or who has compromised liver or kidney function, says Cunningham.
You might be wondering why black pepper is involved here, but dont skip it when making turmeric tea.
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