Turmeric Fights Bone Loss And Arthritis

Turmeric is the yellow curry spice that contains curcumin used in many Indian foods. Turmeric may help prevent both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, according to recent findings. In animal subjects, researchers administered turmeric root whole extract, turmeric essential oils, or a curcumin-rich turmeric extract either before or after inducing rheumatoid arthritis. Of the three preparations, the curcumin-rich turmeric extract, which is most similar to commercially available turmeric supplements, was most effective in slowing the onset of rheumatoid arthritis. It appears that the turmeric extract blocked a pathway affecting bone breakdown, suggesting that turmeric could help prevent osteoporosis. In addition, the curcumin rich extract prevented the activation of the production of inflammatory proteins that harm joint tissues.
[tags]tumeric, rheumatoid arthritis, curcumin [/tags]