ASK A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL: DOES TURMERIC HELP WITH DIETING?
Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller
Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil
Yes, turmeric has great antioxidant potential and can be used as a natural remedy to improve gastrointestinal problems, fever, treat colds, and even reduce high cholesterol. In addition, it also improves digestion, helping to rebalance the digestive system, fights colds and flu, prevents asthma attacks, detoxifies and treats liver problems, regulates intestinal flora, regulates cholesterol, stimulates the immune system, relieves skin inflammation, such as eczema, acne and psoriasis and improves the body's natural anti-inflammatory response.
Expert opinion from Felicitas Bouche Ocampo
Nutrition Professor, Bachelor's Human Nutritional Sciences · 5 years of experience · Argentina
Turmeric is helpful for low-sodium diets thanks to its characteristic flavour that adds not only taste but color to recipes. It is a yellowish spice that also has medicinal properties.
Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen
Dietician - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa
No, turmeric does not assist with dieting. No evidence has been found to show that turmeric can help with weight loss, muscle gain or weight maintenance.
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