May 5, 2024, 11:47 AM IST

10 ways turmeric can improve gut health

Sonali Sharma

Turmeric contains compounds with medicinal properties. These compounds are called curcuminoids. which is the main active ingredient in turmeric.

Curcumin present in turmeric can help reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.

Curcumin present in turmeric helps prevent the leakage of harmful substances from the gut into the bloodstream.

Curcumin promotes growth of beneficial bacteria while inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria.

Curcumin is a potent antioxidant that helps neutralise free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the gut.

Curcumin aid in the breakdown and absorption of nutrients

Curcumin present in turmeric may help alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), such as abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhoea, by reducing inflammation and modulating gut motility.

Curcumin has been found to stimulate the production of mucin, a protective layer that lines the gastrointestinal tract.

Curcumin exhibits antimicrobial properties that can help prevent and fight gut infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Curcumin may support the gut-brain axis, the bidirectional communication system between the gut and the brain.

Due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, curcumin may offer protection against various gastrointestinal diseases, including gastritis, peptic ulcers, and colorectal cancer.

Disclaimer: This content including advice gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.