Turmeric and honey are foods that are also sometimes sold as dietary supplements. Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may help relieve pain and decrease inflammation. Honey contains compounds that may help reduce inflammation when taken by mouth....READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT FROM SOURCE |
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Honey and turmeric may be consumed together in foods and supplements, and limited evidence suggests their effects may be stronger when combined……..Click Here to Continue Reading.
Before combining the two, it’s important to know about their proper dosages and potential side effects individually and in combination.
Turmeric’s health benefits are attributed to curcumin, an active compound that gives the spice its yellow color.
Turmeric or curcumin supplementation may have the following anti-inflammatory effects:
Decreased pain levels and inflammation severity in people with arthritis……..Click Here to Continue Reading.
Reduced blood inflammation markers such as C-reactive protein
Improved ulcerative colitis symptoms
Turmeric may also help with glucose (sugar) control. One study suggests it may help lower fasting blood glucose and HbA1c levels (markers used to diagnose and monitor type 2 diabetes) in people with metabolic conditions such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
While there has been research on turmeric’s health effects, further high-quality research with larger sample sizes is still needed to fully understand its health benefits.
Benefits of Honey
Honey contains hundreds of beneficial compounds that may support health in various ways:
Soothes an irritated throat: May help reduce inflammation and ease throat discomfort……..Click Here to Continue Reading.
Supports oral and throat health: May help with oral mucositis, mouth sores, and throat inflammation caused by chemotherapy and radiation
Higher-quality studies are needed to confirm these benefits.
Benefits of Taking Turmeric and Honey Together
Some researchers suggest that honey may enhance turmeric’s anti-inflammatory effects.
A petri dish study showed that a combination of curcumin and manuka honey can protect against certain bacteria.
There is no evidence that taking turmeric and honey together offers people better health benefits than taking them separately. That said, honey can help mask the bitterness of turmeric and make it easier to consume.
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