British Gymnastics has launched its collection of Turmeric shot drinks amid extensive research into the active ingredient Curcumin and its nutritional benefits, reporting that it’s one of ‘nature's most potent root plants’.
This yellow spice has been used throughout Asia for centuries. Nuffield Health reports the main benefits of turmeric as:
a natural anti-inflammatory
a powerful antioxidant
has anti-cancer effects
might be brain food
Healthline also suggests that this active compound — Curcumin — ‘has many scientifically proven health benefits, such as the potential to improve heart health and prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer…It is also anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.
The new products from British Gymnastics also include combinations of beetroot and ginger for additional health benefits. The former is an excellent source of magnesium to support healthy functions, including the promotion of blood flow and digestive health — whilst the latter is said to add antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
While these benefits are all possible, they are limited at this time because of curcumin’s scarce bioavailability and more research is needed. Most studies so far have been small and the amount of the ingredient required to give these health benefits is still unclear. However, a positive step in the right direction — something that is certainly worth investigating further.
As Nuffield Health says: ‘Combining turmeric with black pepper has been shown to increase curcumin absorption by an impressive 2000%. Other studies have shown combination with fats, such as olive or rapeseed oil, may also increase absorption.
Healthline - Top 10 Evidence-based health benefits of turmeric: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric#TOC_TITLE_HDR_12
Purchase the Turmeric Shot Collection from British Gymnastics here: https://store.british-gymnastics.org/collections/the-turmeric-co
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