In the documentary by “Dr Andrew Weil--Healthy Aging” a discussion about the deep orange-yellow herb turmeric as a useful anti-inflammatory, created a peak of interest.
It is believed that when oxygen and protein meet in the blood stream a process begins that creates free-roaming, unstable molecules called free radicals. Free radicals cause inflammation and are the precursor to disease.
Nutrition based anti-inflammatories, like turmeric are number one in the 12-point discussion about healthy aging. In studies, low-grade chronic inflammation proved the increase of risk for a host of diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and cardio vascular disease. Chronic inflammation also leads to premature aging and cell damage.
