Turmeric Daily Dose For A Healthy Body | Benefits Of A Daily Dose Of Turmeric

Turmeric is an essential component in seasoning for a wide range of Indian dishes. Curcumin and some other compounds contained in it have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiseptic properties that are good for the body. A small dose of turmeric in your everyday diet can boost your health.

Turmeric is a common spice and food in an Indian household that we barely stop to think about how much it benefits our body. One way or the other, we get our daily dose of turmeric, whether in rasam seasoning, gravy curries, or a delicious glass of turmeric milk. But what is the recommended amount and how does it benefit the body? Turmeric benefits for skin and immunity are well-known, but how exactly should it be used?

Generally speaking, studies were done with turmeric use anywhere between 500 and 2000 mg of turmeric in a day. Compared to that, the regular Indian diet incorporates about 2000 to 2500 mg of turmeric. The major difference is that focused studies usually use a variety that has concentrated amounts of curcumin, an anti-inflammatory and pain-inhibiting substance. Whereas the average diet would contain 60 to 100 g of it (3%), the same amount of turmeric used in studies may have up to 2375 mg (95%). However, this is not to say that turmeric benefits for skin, bones, inflammation, immunity, digestion, etc. are to be ignored. While conclusive proof is yet to be found, home remedies have successfully used turmeric and research too has shown promising results.

The World Health Organisation sets an upper limit on turmeric daily dose, as 0—3 mg/kg of body weight. As with any medicinal supplement, overdosing on turmeric would be counterproductive. But when taken in optimum quantities, it can be useful.

1.       Allergic rhinitis

For allergic rhinitis, a condition in which the body has an allergic reaction to specific allergens, resulting in the runny or blocked nose, watery eyes, sneezing, etc., 500 mg of curcumin is recommended. This is to be orally ingested, for about two months. 

2.       High cholesterol

Turmeric extract of about 1.4 g, every day for three months, in two doses, is the recommended dosage to control high cholesterol. Of course, this is not a substitute for professionally prescribed medication. 

3.       Arthritis

For osteoarthritis, the recommended amount is 400—600 mg of turmeric capsules a day, and for rheumatoid arthritis, 500 mg twice daily.

4.       Itchy skin

Turmeric benefits for the skin are not restricted to itchiness or disease. It helps reduce scars and acne, but also gives skin a natural glow and slows down the effects of ageing. The recommended amount is 500 mg, thrice a day for two months. It can also be applied as a paste on the affected area, along with curd or milk.

Taking extra amounts can cause unwanted side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, hypotension, increased menstrual flow, digestive issues etc. It is also understood that in no condition is this a direct substitute for professionally prescribed medication. It is highly recommended that you consult a doctor for any serious issues before rather than only relying on home remedies.

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