1. Depression

The curcumin agent in turmeric has been shown to help effectively treat depression and has even been shown to be just as effective as Prozac and other antidepressant medications.

Curcumin works primarily by reducing inflammation in the brain and gut (inflammation in both the brain and the gut is linked to depression) as well by boosting its most helpful chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine and BDNF.

2. Joint Pain and Arthritis

Again, its the anti-inflammatory properties that are so beneficial here too. Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties are effective in treating arthritis. In fact, many studies show that turmeric can be a more effective form of anti-inflammatory treatment than most conventional medicines.

3. Blog Sugar and Diabetes

Turmeric also contains properties that have been shown to help regulate insulin. It can help reduce insulin resistance, which is a precursor or factor contributing to Type-2 Diabetes.

4. Gut Problems

Studies demonstrate that using just a single small teaspoon of turmeric powder is more effective than placebo in easing Gastroesophageal acid reflux (heartburn).

Turmeric also helps to reduce and calm inflammation within the entire digestive tract.

5. High Cholesterol

Turmeric is also shown to help reduce body serum or cholesterol levels.

6. Autoimmune Disorders

An autoimmune disorder is a condition wherein the body faultily attacks itself. As is the case with many other disruptions within the body, inflammation is at the root of autoimmune disease. Since curcumin helps regulate the body’s inflammation pathways, turmeric can be helpful to control and perhaps even prevent autoimmune disorders.

7. Brain Health

Several research show that turmeric contributes to the repairing of stem cells in the brain—the cells primarily involved in many different neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Turmeric is also believed to help people become smarter (for healthy individuals) as well as help improve memory.

8. Aging

Many people from all over the world also use turmeric as an anti-aging vitamin. It is believed to slow down aging because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammation characteristics.

9. Immune System Boost

Turmeric gives your immune system a boost and aids in maintaining and regulating overall immune system function.