Turmeric: A Super Spice for Health and Longevity

Turmeric is a spice that has been used for centuries by Asians in cooking. Curcumin is the most active ingredient in turmeric. Turmeric contains both anti inflammatory and antioxidant properties and as a result, has been labeled as a super food by many nutritionalists. Oxidative stress has been associated with the aging process and many chronic diseases. In addition, many longterm diseases, such as heart disease, are associated with chronic inflammation. Therefore, the supplementation of turmeric into your nutritional plan may help slow down the aging process and decrease the progression of disease as a result of these anti inflammatory and anti oxidative properties. Tumeric can be found in powder form or as apart of ID Nutrition.