The benefits of true superfoods can rarely be narrowed down to just one or two areas (that's what makes them “super,” after all). The same can be said for turmeric.
When you supplement your diet with something that has such well-rounded nutritional attributes, you will likely feel a lot better as you are improving multiple physiological systems at the same time. This can have a synergistic benefit on your overall health, as well as mood and general well-being.
Keep that in mind as you read about the different areas that this supplement can help you with.
Inflammatory response – The body's natural inflammatory response is a good thing when it is a direct response to a direct direct immune threat. However, having the flip switched to ‘on' 24/7 is not a good thing either. The inflammatory itself stresses out the body and causes long-term damage. Turmeric is proving to be a powerful regulator of this response.
Metabolism regulation – In the supplement world, you hear a lot about boosting metabolism and get it firing at full tilt. Turmeric has a more mild benefit best described as ‘regulation.' By improving digestion in general, your body's energy-burning process is nudged towards better efficiency. For people that are not trying to lean out after hard bulking or aiming for other high level athletic goals, this may be a better approach to tweaking your body's metabolism.
Cognitive function – Some preliminary research is showing possible use of the key ingredients in Alzheimer's and Dementia treatments.
Blood pressure control – Clinical studies are still needed to confirm, but early research strongly points to benefits in managing blood pressure.