Abstract
Turmeric is a herbaceous
plant of Asian origin, that produces small tubers like that of ginger, but
unlike ginger, the inner part of the tuber is vibrant orange in colour. The
main active ingredient/substance turmeric is the curcumin. Minerals contains in
turmeric include, manganese, Iron, vitamin B6, fibre, copper, potassium and
vitamin C. The nutritional and health
benefits of turmeric are improvement chronic and cure digestive health
problems, prevents, and cure of cancer, prevents anaemia, stroke, prevent prostate
cancer, help the heart stay healthy, help with diabetes, control body blood
cholesterol level, etc. As an
anti-oxidant, a constant intake of few grams of turmeric will keep you away
from dangerous sickness and keep you healthier every day.
plant of Asian origin, that produces small tubers like that of ginger, but
unlike ginger, the inner part of the tuber is vibrant orange in colour. The
main active ingredient/substance turmeric is the curcumin. Minerals contains in
turmeric include, manganese, Iron, vitamin B6, fibre, copper, potassium and
vitamin C. The nutritional and health
benefits of turmeric are improvement chronic and cure digestive health
problems, prevents, and cure of cancer, prevents anaemia, stroke, prevent prostate
cancer, help the heart stay healthy, help with diabetes, control body blood
cholesterol level, etc. As an
anti-oxidant, a constant intake of few grams of turmeric will keep you away
from dangerous sickness and keep you healthier every day.
Introduction
Turmeric is a herbaceous
plant of Asian origin, that produces small tubers like that of ginger, but
unlike ginger, the inner part of the tuber is vibrant orange in colour.
plant of Asian origin, that produces small tubers like that of ginger, but
unlike ginger, the inner part of the tuber is vibrant orange in colour.
Active substances in turmeric
i.
Curcumin
ii.
Bisdemethoxycurcumin
iii.
Demothoxycurcumin
iv.
Turmeric
v.
Attantone
vi.
Zingiberone
Minerals such as
a. Manganese
b. Iron
c. Vitamin B6
d. Fibre
e. Copper
f.
Potassium
Potassium
g. Vitamin C
Nutritional Value
Turmeric: Nutritional value
per 100g.
per 100g.
|
Principle
|
Nutrient value
|
Percentage of Recommended
daily allowances (RDA) |
|
Energy
|
354 kcal
|
17%
|
|
Carbohydrates
|
64.9g
|
50%
|
|
Protein
|
7.83g
|
33%
|
|
Cholesterol
|
0.00g
|
0%
|
|
Total fat
|
9.88g
|
33%
|
|
Dietary fibre
|
21.0g
|
52.5%
|
|
Vitamins
|
|
|
|
Folates
|
39µg
|
10%
|
|
Niacin
|
5.140mg
|
32%
|
|
Pyridoxine
|
1.80mg
|
138%
|
|
Riboflavin
|
0.233mg
|
18%
|
|
Vitamin A
|
0.iu
|
0%
|
|
Vitamin C
|
25.9mg
|
43%
|
|
Vitamin E
|
3.10mg
|
21%
|
|
Vitamin K
|
13.4µg
|
11%
|
|
Electrolytes
|
|
|
|
Sodium
|
38mg
|
2.5%
|
|
Potassium
|
2525mg
|
54%
|
|
Minerals
|
|
|
|
Calcium
|
183mg
|
18%
|
|
Copper
|
603µg
|
67%
|
|
Iron
|
41.42mg
|
517%
|
|
Magnesium
|
198mg
|
340%
|
|
Manganese
|
7.83mg
|
340%
|
|
Phosphorus
|
268mg
|
38%
|
|
Zinc
|
4.35mg
|
39.5%
|
(Source – USDA National
Nutrient Data, 2009).
Nutrient Data, 2009).
The main active
ingredient/substance turmeric is the curcumin, with the chemical formulae – C21H20O6.
The curcumin which turmeric the vibrant orange colour together with the other
ingredients give the consumer of turmeric a wide ranging health benefits. The
nutritional value of turmeric is shown below:
ingredient/substance turmeric is the curcumin, with the chemical formulae – C21H20O6.
The curcumin which turmeric the vibrant orange colour together with the other
ingredients give the consumer of turmeric a wide ranging health benefits. The
nutritional value of turmeric is shown below:
Nutritional and health benefits of turmeric
A daily intake of turmeric
has been indicated in the preventive care and treatment of a wide range of
ailments, diseases and health conditions.
has been indicated in the preventive care and treatment of a wide range of
ailments, diseases and health conditions.
1.
Improvement chronic and cures digestive health
problems
Improvement chronic and cures digestive health
problems
2.
Prevents treatment and cure of cancer
Prevents treatment and cure of cancer
3.
Prevents anaemia
Prevents anaemia
4.
Stroke
Stroke
5.
Protection and treatment of Alzheimer`s diseases
all types: early onset late outset Alzheimer`s disease
Protection and treatment of Alzheimer`s diseases
all types: early onset late outset Alzheimer`s disease
6.
Depression
Depression
7.
It is natural fat burner
It is natural fat burner
8.
Prevent prostate cancer
Prevent prostate cancer
9.
Help the heart stay healthy
Help the heart stay healthy
10. Help with diabetes
11. Detoxifies the liver and
the kidney
the kidney
12. Boost immune system
13. Control body blood
cholesterol level
cholesterol level
14. Control high blood pressure
15. Improve human memory
16. Anti-tumour
17. Anti-inflammatory
properties
properties
18. Regulate the cardiovascular
functions
functions
19. Improve arthritis etc.
20. Anti-bacteria
Conclusion
As an anti-oxidant, a
constant intake of few grams of turmeric will keep you away from dangerous
sickness and keep you healthier every day.
constant intake of few grams of turmeric will keep you away from dangerous
sickness and keep you healthier every day.
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