Turmeric is a plant with many health benefits. But it can also have side effects from where precautions to know.
Turmeric is a plant of the family of zingiberia, called “turmeric”because it has the same coloring properties as saffron. It is used as a spice but also for its many medicinal virtues. Turmeric is from South Asia. Its primary use is powdered but also in infusion or in decoction. It is the underground part of the plant called “rhizome powder” which is used to flavor exotic and recognized preparations for its countless benefits.
Curcumin causes its health benefits
Curcumin, active ingredient in turmeric powder and antioxidant par excellence, is recognized for an anti-inflammatory, anti-ulumatic action, to treat skin diseases in external use, in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases but also for digestive action (protection of the gastric mucosa). Its consumption would relieve an irritable colon. Turmeric would activate serotonin involved in the regulation of moods. Associated with piperine (alkaloid contained in pepper or pepper), curcumin (active principle of turmeric) would have its potentized bioavailability! It is the same with oil or fatty fish (fats increase its absorption). It is also a source of iron, manganese, zinc, copper …
Calories
100 grams of turmeric powder concentrates 291 calories.
Nutritional values
| Nutrients | Powder turmeric: content for 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.68 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.4 g |
| – including sugars | 3.21 g |
| – Including dietary fibers | 22.7 g |
| Lipids | 3.25 g |
| – including cholesterol | 0.0 mg |
| – including saturated fatty acids | 1.84 g |
| – including monounsaturated fatty acids | 0.45 g |
| – including polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0.76 g |
| Water | 12.9 g |
What contraindications?
- In people with digestive ulcers like that of the stomach, turmeric can have an irritating effect on the mucous membranes only if consumed in high doses.
- Taking turmeric is not recommended in those who have gallbladder problems such as obstruction of the bile ducts.
- Similarly, if you take anticoagulant treatment, turning turmeric is strongly discouraged. The anticoagulant effect would be additional. Talk to your attending physician.
- Turmeric is not recommended during pregnancy.
Side effects
In moderate consumption, turmeric does not seem to be concerned, except in pregnant women in whom it is not recommended.
