
Turmeric for Liver Function and Fatty Liver Disease
Share
Turmeric, ideally Turmeric Paste, containing the active ingredient curcumin, can potentially benefit liver health due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties may help manage conditions like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by reducing inflammation and potentially supporting liver function.
How Turmeric Paste Helps with Liver Issues:
Reduces Inflammation:
Curcumin has potent anti-inflammatory effects, which can help reduce inflammation in the liver, a key factor in many liver diseases like NAFLD, cirrhosis, and hepatitis.
Boosts Antioxidant Capacity:
Curcumin acts as an antioxidant, protecting the liver from oxidative stress, which can occur due to an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants and can lead to liver damage.
Supports Liver Function:
Turmeric can help support liver function by increasing bile production, which aids in digestion and the removal of toxins from the body.
Liver Detoxifier:
Turmeric can detoxify the liver for overall liver health and helps remove and reduce the effects of alcohol, making it a great hangover cure.
May Prevent Fat Accumulation:
Turmeric may help prevent the buildup of fat in the liver, a common cause of liver diseases, particularly NAFLD.
Why Turmeric Paste is Effective:
Turmeric Paste, also known as Golden Paste, is turmeric cooked with water to release starches and then combined with black pepper and a healthy oil resulting in the most effective turmeric health supplement preparation due to its enhanced absorption and bioavailability offering proven natural remedies for numerous ailments and diseases for pets and humans.
Turmeric Golden Paste is a premium ready-to-use turmeric paste based on Dr Doug’s famous Golden Paste recipe and including organic turmeric with +5.1% curcumin, additional complementary natural health ingredients and without the hassle and staining mess.
Curcumin's Role:
Curcumin, the main active compound in turmeric, has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Traditional Use:
Turmeric has been used in traditional Indian (Ayurvedic) medicine to address various digestive and liver-related issues.
Research Support:
Research studies, such as those in PubMed, Science Direct, Biomedcentral, though not always conclusive, have shown that turmeric and curcumin can help lower liver enzymes in individuals with NAFLD, suggesting a potential role in managing the condition.
Important Considerations:
Dose and Form:
The recommended daily dose of turmeric and curcumin varies depending on the preparation and it’s always best to ingest smaller amounts more often with food. Turmeric Golden Paste is formulated to balance enhanced bioavailability with recommended daily intake and regular dosage of turmeric including its most active compound curcumin.
Consult a Healthcare Professional:
It's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional before incorporating turmeric or curcumin supplements into your routine, especially if you or your pet have any pre-existing health conditions or are taking medications.