7 Benefits Of Turmeric All Men Should Know About

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that allow it to have a significant effect on male health. In particular, the bioactive molecule curcumin offers benefits for male fertility, vitality, and overall wellbeing. Here are 7 of the most important benefits of turmeric for the health of men.

1. Turmeric May Help Prevent Heart Disease

Heart disease is the most common cause of death for men in the United States. Turmeric contains curcumin, which researchers have found could be used to treat heart attacks and make them less likely to reoccur. Turmeric Curcumin reduces cholesterol, a fatty substance that builds up in arteries and makes heart attacks more likely. Furthermore, studies show that consuming curcumin can help to preserve the function of the heart after a heart attack.

2. Turmeric Could Reduce the Risk of Lung Disease

Lung diseases are among the leading causes of death for men. Smoking is one of the biggest causes of lung diseases such as lung cancer. However, studies suggest that curcumin, found in turmeric, could protect lungs from the damage that occurs as a result of smoking. Of course, we're not saying turmeric or curcumin can combat the negative effects caused by smoking and of course the best solution is to give up smoking and stay away from smokers as much as possible, but for men who have not yet managed to kick the habit, or who have to work in smoky environments, curcumin could be a good way to limit the damage to their lungs.

3. Turmeric Improves Reproductive Health

According to animal studies, curcumin could be an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction, an embarrassing condition that can affect men of all ages. It could even be as effective as sildenafil, better known as viagra. Studies of a herbal medicine containing curcumin also showed that it reduced inflammation in the prostate among 90% of men taking it. Prostate inflammation can make it uncomfortable for men to urinate and is particularly common in older men.

4. Turmeric is Anti-Cancer

Men suffer from many common types of cancer, including prostate cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, and testicular cancer. According to researchers, the curcumin in turmeric could slow down the growth of cancer tumors or even cause cancer cells to die. This could mean that turmeric has potential as a supplement that could help to prevent cancer or have a beneficial effect alongside traditional cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

5. Turmeric Could Combat Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which the body is not able to regulate its own blood sugar levels. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, in which the pancreas stops producing enough of a hormone called insulin, and Type 2 diabetes, in which the body stops responding to insulin. The mechanism involved in type 2 diabetes is sometimes known as insulin resistance. In both types of diabetes, the body is not able to efficiently extract sugar from the blood and store it in the cells. This can lead to dangerously high levels of sugar circulating in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common in men in the developed world, as it is linked to obesity.

Diabetics must follow strict diets to control their symptoms and prevent the sugar levels in their blood becoming dangerously high. According to animal studies, curcumin may help to reduce blood sugar. That means that including turmeric in a balanced diabetes-friendly diet may help men who suffer from this condition to keep their blood sugar under control and therefore avoid complications of diabetes, such as kidney and eye problems.

6. Turmeric Protects the Liver

Many men suffer from liver disorders. In many cases, liver failure results from excessive alcohol consumption, although other factors can also contribute to this condition. Even men who do not drink can be vulnerable to liver disease. Curcumin has an anti-inflammatory effect that can be helpful in treating liver diseases, such as cirrhosis. By reducing swelling in the liver, turmeric may help to protect this vital organ against all types of damage, whether the cause is excessive alcohol consumption, a virus that affects the liver, a physical injury to the liver, or some other cause.

7. Turmeric May Help Combat Obesity

In the United States and most other developed countries, the proportion of men who are obese has rapidly increased over the last few decades. Many men suffer from abdominal obesity, in which fat accumulates around the waist. This fat distribution pattern is correlated with more health problems than the curvy "hourglass shape" distribution of fat usually seen on women.

Many men struggle to lose weight due to food cravings and hunger. Making changes to the diet and getting more exercise are both highly effective ways of losing weight, but neither are easy to stick to over the long term, particularly when the results they produce can be very slow and subtle. However, studies suggest that turmeric may give struggling dieters an extra boost. Dieters who took turmeric-derived curcumin supplements lost nearly five percent more weight than those who relied on diet and exercise changes alone. They also lost an impressive eight percent more body fat than dieters who did not use curcumin supplements.

Turmeric and Men's Health

Many studies suggest that turmeric could have important benefits for many aspects of men's health. From helping men shift stubborn inches from their waistlines to improving their sexual performance, turmeric could help men to look and feel better in almost every way. With so many possible benefits for their health, it is time men started to open their eyes to the potential of turmeric to improve their well-being.

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