What is turmeric root?
Turmeric is a rhizome, an underground stem, from a plant in the ginger family, native to South and Southeast Asia and long used both as a culinary spice and in traditional herbal preparations. The root is boiled, dried, and ground into the deep orange powder familiar from curries and golden lattes.
What are the benefits of turmeric root?
Turmeric's color and much of its studied activity comes from curcuminoids, a group of compounds including curcumin, which are associated with supporting a healthy inflammatory response and general antioxidant activity. Curcumin is notably poorly absorbed on its own, which is why it's often paired with black pepper extract or fats in some formulations to improve uptake.
As an herb rather than a greens ingredient, turmeric contributes a warming, earthy note and a distinct plant compound profile to an adaptogen and herb blend, complementing ginger and other roots.
How much turmeric is in Daily Greens?
Turmeric root is part of the 1.2 g herb and extract blend, alongside other adaptogenic and functional herbs, with its individual gram weight not itemized separately on the label.
Who should be careful with turmeric root?
Turmeric may have mild blood-thinning properties, so people taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication should discuss regular turmeric intake with their doctor. It can also cause digestive discomfort in some people at higher intakes, particularly on an empty stomach.
People with gallbladder disease or bile duct obstruction should be cautious with turmeric, since it can stimulate bile production, and it's reasonable to raise any regular turmeric supplement use with a doctor if you have a history of gallstones.
Turmeric Root questions, answered
- Does turmeric interact with blood thinners?
- Turmeric may have mild blood-thinning effects, so people on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication should check with their doctor before regular use.
- Why is turmeric often combined with black pepper?
- Curcumin, turmeric's main active compound, is poorly absorbed on its own, and piperine from black pepper is commonly used to help improve its uptake.
- Is turmeric root the same as curcumin?
- Curcumin is one of several curcuminoid compounds found within turmeric root; the whole root contains curcumin along with other plant compounds and fiber.
Ingredients it works with
Turmeric Root is one of 56 in a single scoop.
Daily Greens prints every blend weight on the label — part of the 1.2 g herb and extract blend.
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