What are the health benefits of consuming turmeric tea?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 37-year-old female. I want to know some information about turmeric tea. Could you provide insights into the known health benefits of consuming turmeric tea? What is the recommended dosage and frequency of consuming turmeric tea? Are there optimal ways to prepare and consume turmeric tea to maximize its effectiveness? Please clarify.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to iclniiq.com.

I read your query.

Studies conducted at the University of California have found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric and therefore in turmeric tea, can reduce the instances of Alzheimer’s disease. This is supported by a study of elderly people in Indian villages, which found that they had the lowest instances of Alzheimer’s in the world. When beta-amyloid plaque accumulates in the brain, this abnormality causes Alzheimer’s disease. Curcumin in turmeric tea can block this plaque accumulation and reduce inflammation of neural tissue, another cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Freshly brewed turmeric tea provides all the great health benefits of curcumin.

Recipe for turmeric tea:

Take four cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add one teaspoon of turmeric. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for at least 10 minutes. Strain this using a fine sieve. Add lemon for taste. As a variation, a teaspoon of ginger can be added to the turmeric tea. Good quality turmeric powder must be used for this recipe. Another great addition can be cinnamon. Cinnamon has awesome health benefits and can also serve as a sweetener. However, grating fresh turmeric root each time you brew your tea can provide a richer flavor. Since the health benefits of turmeric are widely known, turmeric root is available in most grocery stores worldwide. This is the basic recipe for preparing turmeric tea.

Hope this helps you.

Thank you.