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Description: Watch the full episode here - Learn more about UMZU's mission to make the world healthy again at umzu.com UMZU Research Library: Turmeric - umzu.com/blogs/library/turmeric You’ve likely heard of turmeric. The NIH has a large body of documented human research on the benefits of using turmeric for a variety of reasons. Turmeric is a widely used root powder around the world, and has been in use for thousands of years, especially in its native regions such as India, Asia, and Central America. nccih.nih.gov/health/turmeric/ataglance.htm Turmeric is used as both a spice and a natural anti-inflammatory supplement ingredient, due to its distinct flavor and curcuminoid content, respectively. One of the most common uses for turmeric is in pain management. In fact, put head-to-head with Ibuprofen in studies, turmeric was shown to be more effective at reducing pain. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19678780 Another study showed that rheumatoid arthritis patients who took a natural turmeric supplement saw greater improvements than patients given diclofenac sodium. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22407780 In a 2016 study, researchers concluded that curcumin may be effective for treating joint-related pain. The Arthritis Foundation also supports the use of turmeric for relieving arthritic pain. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5003001 arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/natural/supplements-herbs/guide/turmeric.php Blood clotting is a common symptom of degenerative inflammation. Turmeric has anti-thrombotic properties. Curcumin may reduce stroke and heart attack by preventing clogged arteries. It does this by inhibiting platelet aggregation, or the clumping of blood platelets that lead to clotting. Turmeric’s effect as an anticoagulant was confirmed in a 2012 study. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2929771 Curcumin is known to interact with neurotrophic factors (NTF) in the brain. NTFs are a form of peptides that aid in the growth and maturity of brain neurons. Studies show that curcumin induces NTF production and may help treat various central nervous system disorders. Studies also suggest that turmeric may be more effective for treating depression. universityhealthnews.com/daily/depression/2-natural-antidepressants-found-to-be-as-effective-as-prozac In one study, 60 human subjects diagnosed with depression were given curcumin, fluoxet-ne, or a combination of the two. After six weeks, the curcumin group reported just as much improvement in mood as the fluoxet-ne group. A more extensive study with 108 male subjects yielded similar results. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26066335 Turmeric contains natural COX-2 inhibitors. COX-2 is an enzyme that aids in the production of the fatty acid prostanoid. This compound is a primary mediator of inflammation. One study also found both turmeric and ginger to be effective for inhibiting cytokine production. Curcumin is especially known to treat the skin condition scabies, where microscopic mites called Sarcoptes Scabiei burrow under your skin. The eggs and waste they leave behind causes itchiness, rashes, and bumps. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27002391 In one study, 814 subjects with scabies used a topical turmeric treatment. 97% experienced relief within three to 15 days. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1496714 Turmeric, in fact, is an old folk remedy in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for killing skin mites. Scabies is especially common in confined areas where skin-to-skin contact is commonplace, like in India due to the dense population in urban areas. Thanks for watching!