Turmeric
| Vitamin/Mineral | Qty. (as per 1 tsp.) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.17g |
| Fiber | 0.46g |
| Glucose | 0.38g |
| Fructose | 0.45g |
| Calcium | 4.03mg |
| Iron | 0.91mg |
| Magnesium | 4.5mg |
| Phosphorus | 5.9mg |
| Potassium | 55.55mg |
| Zink | 0.1mg |
| Copper | 0.01mg |
| Manganese | 0.17mg |
| Selenium | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.57mg |
| Vitamin B2(Riboflavin) | 0.01mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.11mg |
| Vitamin-B5(Pantothenic acid) | 1.5mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg |
| B9(Folate) | 0.86mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.29mcg |
| Enzyme | amylase, glucoamylase, Curcumin |
Modern scientific research has demonstrated Curcumin (an Enzyme found in Turmeric) have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, antithrombotic, and cardiovascular protective effects. Curcumin, is considered safe for oral consumption to treat bacterial infections Today, turmeric is promoted as a dietary supplement for a variety of conditions, including arthritis, digestive disorders, respiratory infections, allergies, liver disease, depression, and many others. In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is a well-documented treatment for various respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma, bronchial hyperactivity, and allergy), as well as for liver disorders, anorexia, rheumatism, diabetic wounds, runny nose, cough, and sinusitis . In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to treat diseases associated with abdominal pain . From ancient times, as prescribed by Ayurveda, turmeric has been used to treat sprains and swelling . Unani practitioners also use turmeric to expel phlegm or kapha, as well as to open blood vessels in order to improve blood circulation. It can be incorporated into foods, including rice and bean dishes, to improve digestion and reduce gas and bloating.
Pineapple contains considerable amounts of bioactive compounds, dietary fibber, minerals, and nutrients. In addition, pineapple has been proven to have various health benefits including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant activity. Daily pineapple consumption reduced weight gain, serum lipid profiles, atherogenic coefficient, cardiac risk ratio, and liver enzyme activity, without causing renal dysfunction. Pineapple possesses antioxidant and lipid-lowering properties, therefore, daily consumption can reduce hypercholesterolemia-induced cardiac lipid peroxidation and pro-inflammation.
Bromelain, a mixture of proteolytic enzymes typically derived from pineapple stem, decreases production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and leukocyte homing to sites of inflammation. Bromelain present in pineapple influences blood coagulation. It reduces the formation of blood clots, dissolves existing blood clots because of its fibrinolytic properties. The bromelain in pineapple juice may also thin mucus that causes congestion in the sinuses or chest. Together with its anti-inflammatory properties, pineapple juice may relieve symptoms of the common cold and allergies.
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