A super spice known for its numerous anti-cancer properties and an impressive ability to positively influence over 586 diseases according to peer-reviewed research from leading universities, turmeric may also be one of the most powerful substances when it comes to healthy fat loss. Over 1,543 scientific journal entries are now centered around turmeric‘s beneficial properties, but a bounty of new research is now hitting the limelight that demonstrates how this powerful spice can actually serve to combat unwanted fat by conquering insulin resistance and blood glucose levels alike.
The fat-vanquishing nature of turmeric and curcumin (a compound within turmeric that is believed to be responsible for many of its benefits) has even generated significant interest within the mainstream medical establishment. Looking to capitalize on the fact that turmeric is increasingly being known as a whole body solution to a number of issues, researchers are now seeking harder than ever to essentially ‘pharma-tize’ turmeric into a pharmaceutical-type drug in which major drug titans can patent as sell off at a premium price to suffering patients.
Peer-Reviewed Research Highlights the Role of Turmeric in Healthy Fat Loss
Thankfully, you don’t need to purchase expensive patented pharmaceutical drugs to enjoy the benefits of turmeric spice. Research is continually finding that both inexpensive high quality liquid extracts of turmeric as well as the actual food product itself are both readily available and powerful obesity fighters. In one such study from the Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Medicine, it was found that turmeric can even ‘counter’ the negative effects of a ‘junk food’ diet.
Amazingly, the study found that curcumin (once again, a compound within turmeric found in extracts and the food itself) consumption directly decreased levels of insulin resistance and leptin resistance — two factors heavily linked to fat gain. In the conclusion of the research, study authors state:
“By diminishing the sediment of fat, relaxing the lymphatic return, and refraining the apoptosis of beta cells, the curcumin might significantly decrease the level of insulin resistance and leptin resistance caused by the high fat diet.”
More than 13 other peer-reviewed studies have also reached similar conclusions, finding that turmeric intake is directly associated with increased healthy fat loss and decreased insulin issues. What’s more, the spice does not come with the harsh side effects that come along with the use of historically-dangerous diet drugs. Instead of resorting to such drugs, try adding turmeric into your daily lifestyle. To make it even easier, here are many turmeric uses and some great recipes I’ve outlined in a previous post.
Additional Sources:
PubMed Database on Turmeric
How can a human get enough Tumeric to do all the great things it does? How much daily do we need and what's the best source?
Eat Indian food. There are ready to cook ones but I would find an Indian grocery in the city, buy turmeric powder. Saute vegetables and rice on a pan with salt and pinch of turmeric. Eat and enjoy.
you can go to any local health food store and bu it in pill form…i've been taking it for about a month now after reading some of the effects of it. If it works great, if not no harm done.
Good article. Really glad to see turmeric getting a lot of attention lately. I'd be interested to hear how you like to use it. Aside from the obvious curries, I put a little in most stirfry and tomato dishes. It also goes surprisingly well in scrambled eggs or omelette. I've also found parsley in the same dish really softens the flavor.
Better yet, go to the Indian grocery and get a large bag of it. It's much cheaper there than other places. Then go to the health food store and get empty capsules. Fill with turmeric (may be called Haldi in the Indian grocery). MUCH cheaper than buying pre-filled capsules, and exactly the same thing. Will only cost you some time.
This article would have been useful if it answered:
1. how much tumeric do you need
2. how about tumeric extract supplements
3. does cooking heat destroy the active components
#3 is especially important to understanding what you are getting – I suppose if in doubt you can always add
tumeric after food is cooked.
When I learned about it a few yrs ago I just startede sprinkling it on almost everything except fruit of course. it is bland and not hot, I can't even taste it.
But,if it does what they say it does that good enough for me. I do not take killer medicines only health products.
I sprinkle while I'm cooking or after or sometime both cant hurt ya.
I like the bag suggestion, I will have to find an Indian store tho.
I have an Amish store just 10 min. from my house with this and many other great herbs to keep you healthy at literally half or less the cost of our grocery stores! I have just been using the powdered because pills and my gag reflex dont mix, you don't smell or even taste it on anything! I add it to my salads all the time!
Yes turmeric is the thing to take, it helps to cleanse the liver and therefore the liver can do a better job.
My father told me this, he was 99 years old, his sister was 103, and a great aunt of mine was nearly 110 years. Could turmeric be the cause???
Joyce,
Can you give an example how they took turmeric? A store by my house sells fresh root, not sure how to use it 🙁
Juice it with tomatoes and ginger
How much do I use for weight loss? How much should be used on a daily basses for health benefits?
Is it best to add it after food is cooked? Or does it matter?
How much do I use for weight loss on a daily base?
How much should be used daily for health benefits?
When should it be added to food? Before cooking? During cooking? After food is cooked?
Is there a certain amount that should be ingested to get the fat loss?? How much is too much?
Good recipe from Dr. Gupta – 1 cup almond milk heated up, add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon honey. Stir and enjoy.
Thanks I will try it.
Guys!
Take it with black pepper! It increases its effects!
I believe the reason being is that turmeric gets decomposed in the small intestine normally , where black pepper prevents it.. or something of the sort. Please google for more.. But they do taste fine together, I just had it on my salad.
Thanks, I will try the black pepper along with the turmeric.
Take 1/2 tsp tumeric with black pepper in warm (water or milk) first thing in the morning. Apart from all the uses already listed (Indian dishes etc), it tastes great in mashed potatoes.
I will try this in the morning. Will it give me an energy boost? Is that why it should be drank in the morning?
Apparently you must not boil it. Heat destroys the active ingredient. You can drink like tea just don’t boil it. It works better with oil so coconut oil is suggested and Sonia black pepper for best results
I've been taking a once daily curcumin capsule and my joint pain is 90% better in a few weeks.
Amazing information regarding turmeric for weight loss. In the information it is given that turmeric have anti-cancer properties. I recommend to all of those who want to live fit and healthy. I also live fit and healthy with the use of turmeric. I want to tell everybody who want to loss weight.
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I had heard
about its anti inflamatory properties and I thought I’d try it for pain. Well,
to my surprise I lost 6 lbs! I did a lemon juice cleanse for one day( juice of
4 organic lemons 8 tblsp Pure Maple syrup, about 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper and 64
oz of spring water) to help get my liver cleansed out a bit and WOW! I am
definately going to take Turmeric everyday. I think it’s giving me more hot
flashes though. Is that possible, since it revs up the metabolism?
what is the best brand.
Please what is the name of the brand.
Which brand is the best. so many online
Thanks, I will try the black pepper along with the turmeric
I use the coconut milk instead of the almond milk in this recipe plus add 1/2 tsp of black pepper…lots of healing properties…drink at night because we heal when we sleep…
I put it in soups while it’s cooking…in egg rolls and in fried rice…in bean soups…and in curries….all cooked
I eat whole turmeric root pretty much every day. I count a piece about the size of my index finger as a single “serving.” I keep it in the freezer because I’ve found it’s easier to peel when it’s frozen. The skin just scrapes off without staining my fingers so bad. Then I slice it and toss it into whatever green veggies, like kale or collard greens, I happen to be lightly steaming that day, and serve it all up with Himalayan salt, freshly ground black pepper, and unrefined coconut oil. I’ve read that since the curcumin in turmeric is fat soluble, the coconut oil helps get more of it into our bloodstream, and the piperine in the pepper somehow increases the curcumin’s bioavailability by a factor of 10 or more.
You cannot overdose using Turmeric.
No my dear, God is keeping them. they have find favor in the eyes of GOD but as for the turmeric, Yes it help to make them healthy.
a table spoon is sufficient for both it’s nutritive properties as well as to not go over board in the spice. Personally, after several weeks of tumeric sprinkled salads, I really got sick of the orange pungent smell that often made things taste rather dry.
On the other hand, I love it in my curry Indian dishes. More the merrier!
Consider both Walmart and Costco. The former has had a bottle of concentrated Curcumin extract for about $20 for 30 or so capsules. It beats eating all that Tumeric powder to get the Curcumin equivalent.
Costco just recently started carrying the pills as well (here in Canada), so I’ll be sure to pick some up as soon as my current bottle expires. I did not do a comparison, but it was a way larger bottle, and knowing Costco they will sell you bulk at a reduced price.
Just keep in mind that there is a warning taking this if you’re on blood thinners and platelet reducers. I am on such a medication, so I do not take this daily, more like weekly and at the 1/2 way mark with my other RX meds to lessen any potential contraindications. I’m sure that is very scientific, but I’m not dead yet.
I do have to say, being a martial artist, that often my joints in my fingers swell up from fighting. These pills noticeably will bring down inflammation and pain in the same day. I can’t say if my testosterone levels have been affected (for the better)? I have no way to measure that, except indirectly, such as endurance, strength, mental focus and acuity. All of which I can’t say has gone one way or the other. This year has been my most amount of martial arts competitions if that is any indication.
I began taking a turmeric/black pepper combo supplement for inflammation about a month ago and I’ve already lost 6 pounds. At first I was quite concerned about this because I had not adjusted my diet and once I found this article, I was pleasantly surprised and relieved. I’m also surprised that, over the years since this article appeared, turmeric hasn’t received more acclaim for its amazing weight loss benefits.
I have been taking Turmeric for almost two months. Two capsules with a full bottle of water before bedtime. When I started, I weighed 246 lbs just before Thanksgiving. I now weigh 210 lbs and have averaged a weight loss of 1 lb daily. Is this too much? Don’t get me wrong, I love losing the weight that I have been battling for years. I first began taking the supplement when my research pointed me in the direction that inflammation had an effect on Type II Diabetes. Since the doctors that I had been seeing took almost 5 years with increasing blood sugar level tests before they would tell me that I was at risk for Type II Diabetes, I took to the internet to do some research and found the inflammation effect for it. Since I also suffer from an enlarged thyroid gland and NAFLD, which also points to inflammation, I began taking the Turmeric for the anti-inflammation. The result is the weight loss and less pain. My blood sugar levels have still not gone down though. Thoughts and suggestions?