Antioxidant
Antioxidants are known to rid our bodies of harmful molecules, such as free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that contain electrons that are not part of a pair, and thus easily take part in chemical reactions. When free radicals are abundant in the body, it can lead to a process called oxidative stress, which can ultimately lead to chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, aging, or even cancer.
Turmeric has anti-oxidant properties is the phenolic nature of its key ingredients and one of its curcuminoids – curcumin. Studies have shown that curcuminoids are very effective at scavenging free radicals and neutralizing them. Thus, if our natural body mechanism is not able to fight these free radicals, turmeric can assist our body to do so very effectively.
Turmeric is also believed to have capability of preventing development of free radicals. This way it dramatically reduces the risk of damage caused by free radicals. The mechanism through which turmeric works is based on blocking oxidizing capabilities of metals in body (it reduces iron complex and inhibits peroxidation). Regular intake of turmeric can help body fight back free radicals and save it from diseases and cell damage. Curcuprim will help you fight free radicals effectively.
Turmeric not only fights and reduces free radicals, it also helps the anti-oxidant enzymes present in our body to do so. Turmeric increases the number of these anti-oxidant enzymes and enhances their activity of these anti-oxidant enzymes. Many natural practitioners actually recommend turmeric when a potent antioxidant is needed.