Turmeric Powder with Black Pepper

Some benefits of taking organic turmeric powder may include:

1. Lowering cholesterol
2. Lowering the risk for heart disease
3. Anti-inflammation
4. Relieve congestion
5. Heal wounds and bruises
6. Increases the antioxidant capacity of the body
7. Improved brain function
8. Potentially cancer preventive
9. Potentially prevent and treat Alzheimer’s
10. Relieving symptoms of arthritis

According to medicalnewstoday.com, one tablespoon of turmeric contains:

29 calories

0.91 grams (g) of protein

0.31 g of fat

6.31 g of carbohydrates

2.1 g of fiber

0.3 g of sugar

In addition, it provides:

26 percent of daily manganese needs

16 percent of daily iron

5 percent of daily potassium

3 percent of daily vitamin C

Suggested Dosages of Turmeric Powder with Black Pepper:

– The following are the suggested doses from www.webmd.com:

ADULTS

BY MOUTH:

Allergic rhinitis (hayfever. 500 mg of curcumin, a chemical in turmeric, has been used daily for 2 months.

Depression. 500 mg of curcumin, a chemical in turmeric, has been taken twice daily, alone or along with 20 mg of fluoxetine daily, for 6-8 weeks.

For high cholesterol: 1.4 grams of turmeric extract in two divided doses daily for 3 months has been used.

For itching (pruritus): 1500 mg of turmeric in three divided doses daily for 8 weeks has been used. Also, a specific product containing turmeric extract (C3 Complex, Sami Labs LTD) plus black pepper or long pepper has been used daily for 4 weeks.

For osteoarthritis: 500 mg of a non-commercial turmeric product used four times daily for 4-6 weeks. 500 mg of a specific turmeric extract (Turmacin, Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd.) has been used twice daily for 6 weeks. 500 mg of a specific turmeric extract (Meriva, Indena) containing turmeric and phosphatidylcholine has been used twice daily for 2-3 months.  A specific product containing 1050 mg of turmeric extract and 450 mg of boswellia extract (Curamin, EuroPharma USA) has been used for 12 weeks.

CHILDREN

BY MOUTH:

For high cholesterol: 1.4 grams of turmeric extract in two divided doses daily for 3 months has been used in children at least 15 years-old.

Side Effects of Turmeric Powder with Black Pepper  –

In Addition, Some side effects may include upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, or dizziness. Use caution and consult a physician prior to taking Turmeric Powder with Black Pepper if you are pregnant. Also do not take medicinal amounts if you have health issues related to iron deficiency, infertility, diabetes, gallbladder/gallstones. We are not recommending taking large doses.

Add 1 tsp. Herb to 8oz of spring water, coconut water, smoothie, coconut or almond milk, sweeten with Agave Nectar drink 3 times a day.