Turmeric – you’ve likely been using this spice for years when cooking, adding its bold, bitter taste and vibrant yellow color to curry dishes and soups without a second thought. It’s also often included in mustards and cheeses.
But many people are turning to turmeric for more than adding spice to their meals, focusing instead on its potential health benefits.
Ayurvedic tradition
In fact, turmeric has a long history in the ancient, holistic Ayurvedic tradition. That’s because turmeric contains curcumin, a chemical compound with antioxidant effects.
The spice is from the ginger family and grows in India, Central America and Asia, where it has been turned to for thousands of years for its believed beneficial effects.
Those long-held beliefs have put turmeric under the scientific spotlight as researchers seek out new uses.
Nutrilite research
At Amway, Nutrilite researchers looked at turmeric while conducting 20,000 tests on more than 1,000 botanicals in search of plants that support cellular protection against free radicals.
That led to the discovery of PhytoProtect™, an optimal blend of, turmeric, rosemary and fava d’anta plant concentrates that supports the body’s own antioxidant defense mechanism. These concentrates, prepared in a specific and exact patented ratio, provide cellular protection against free radicals.†
The PhytoProtect™ blend plays a starring role in Nutrilite™ Double X™ Vitamin/Mineral/Phytonutrient supplement, where it works with the other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients to help your body fight excess free radicals.†
Turmeric is also included in Nutrilite™ Liver Support for extra antioxidant and phytonutrient support†, n* by Nutrilite™ Turmeric Gummies and the n* by Nutrilite™ Turmeric Latte. The latte mix is made with turmeric root extract, and when you mix the packet with warm water you create a delicious drink that helps support your joints and general health.†
Global research
Researching turmeric and the curcumin it contains continues to be popular. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 15,000 manuscripts have been published about curcumin, and 50 more are added each week.
So, be on the lookout for more benefits coming from this bright yellow spice. In the meantime, try some turmeric in some of your recipes and feel a little better about that next curry dish in your takeout order.
Learn more
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Where are the gummies manufactured what country please
Hi Cindy, our n* by Nutrilite™ Turmeric Gummies our manufactured by a partner supplier in Colombia. Rest assured, we require the same high level of traceability, quality, safety testing and documentation from our suppliers as we do our own manufacturing facilities. Thanks for your interest!