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You Must Know This Before Using Turmeric Ever Again

There are several ways with which you can increase turmeric absorption in the body. Read this article to find out more.

By Sravia Sivaram

Turmeric is known to have a host of health benefits and most of us are aware of that. The yellow pigment found in turmeric is responsible for majority of its medicinal properties and it is known as curcumin.

Studies have shown that turmeric is known to have about 600 potential health benefits due to its primary polyphenol known as curcumin.

how to increase turmeric absorption

Adding turmeric to your diet is the best way to improve your overall health. However, there are certain things about turmeric that you need to know about.

Did you know that turmeric's key nutrient isn't very easily absorbed into the body? Curcumin is an active compound that must be absorbed after consuming turmeric. The problem is that curcumin isn't easily absorbed into the body.

Various clinical studies have revealed that the concentrations of curcumin in blood plasma, urine and peripheral tissues are extremely low, regardless of their dosage size.

This article will let you know how to increase turmeric absorption, along with the other facts about turmeric that will be beneficial for your health. This will also let you know how to increase bioavailability of turmeric.

1. Always Mix It With Black Pepper:

1. Always Mix It With Black Pepper:

Black pepper acts as a good adjuvant and it was noted in a study that piperine (an ingredient found in pepper) along with curcumin (ingredient in turmeric) helps increase the bioavailability of curcumin, thereby absorbing the turmeric better into the blood stream.

2. Add A Healthy Fat To Turmeric:

2. Add A Healthy Fat To Turmeric:

Turmeric is fat soluble and for your body to fully absorb it, you need to combine it with a fat. When eaten with healthy fats like coconut, ghee or olive oil, curcumin can be directly absorbed into the blood stream. This will let you know how to increase turmeric absorption.

3. Heat Increases Turmeric's Bioavailability:

3. Heat Increases Turmeric's Bioavailability:

You need to heat some oil and add turmeric to it, this will make it bioavailable to you. Curcumin, despite its power, is not easily absorbed by the body without assistance and this is the best way to do it.

Furthermore, there are certain steps with which you can maximize the effectiveness of turmeric. The points are as listed below.

#1

#1

You need to activate the molecules in turmeric by heating it up. This will increase its efficiency.

#2

#2

You can boost the absorption of turmeric by almost 2000%, as per a study, by combining it with natural spices, preferably black pepper.

#3

#3

The dosage of cut root must be 1.5 to 3 grams per day. And the dosage of dried, powdered root must be 1-3 grams per day. Mixing turmeric with a healthy fat will also help increase its absorption rate into the body (especially liver).

Story first published: Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 14:13 [IST]
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