Turmeric for Weight Loss

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Obesity is a problem that targets many in today’s day and age. If a person consumes high amount of energy but doesn’t burn it off through exercise and physical activity then the surplus energy will be turned into fat and result into obesity. This can also be due to other factors such as genetic disorders, hormonal disorders, medications,alcohol consumption, menopause, etc. Obesity gives rise to other complications such as metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis etc.


What is turmeric?It is scientifically known as Curcuma longa and belongs to the family Zingiberaceae.Turmeric is used in cooking, cosmetics and traditional medicines. Its predominant bioactive compound is curcuminoidsin addition to volatile oils,sodium,potassium, iron,proteins,carbohydrate,fibres etc.These compounds give anti-inflammatory, antioxidant,analgesic,antimicrobialand many more properties to turmeric.


Turmeric and weight loss-Many biological active compounds present in Turmeric have positive implications in weight loss and help in combating complications related to obesity.


1.Prevents fat accumulationAccumulation of fat in adipose tissue or tissues of liver or stomach is a sign of obesity.Formation of new blood vessels in adipose tissue is linked with the fat accumulation in obese people. Curcumin present in turmeric targets this adipose tissue. The sulphur present in turmeric prevents fat deposition and improves the lipid profile of blood and liver.


2. Accelerates diet induced weight lossHealthy diet intake is vital for weight management.The carbohydrate fraction of turmeric is not absorbed in the body and henceassists in fat reduction and prevents weight gain.Also the dietary fibres present in turmeric aid in weight loss.


3.Promotes browning of white adipose tissueA neurotransmitter called as norepinephrine assists in the browning process of white adipose tissue. Brown adipose tissue utilises glucose and lipids for heat production. The action of curcumin can prevent obesity by promoting the burning of accumulated fat in the body.


4. Thermogenic actionThermogenesis is a metabolic process that involves burning of calories in the body. Turmeric has a presence of components that have an effect in thermogenesis.


5. Suppresses inflammation associated with obesityAdiposetissue producesadipokine substances which have inflammatory actions.Turmeric has an anti-inflammatory substance whichtargets inflammatory action of adipokines.


6. Anti-diabetic actionThe risk of diabetes is common among obese people.The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action of curcuminoid has anti-diabetic action which lowers the blood glucose levels.


7. Prevents Metabolic Syndrome and depressionTurmeric has a bioactive compound which lowers cholesterol, triglycerides, etc.Curcumin present in turmeric increases the level of serotonin and dopamine and reduces depression.


·         Dosage of turmeric for weight loss
The daily intake should be 1-2 teaspoons about 2-3 times a day.Turmeric milk and turmeric tea are easy alternatives.Avoid taking turmeric on an empty stomach.

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