Experts advise taking a lemon drink with turmeric because it has many health benefits, besides it is the best way to get all the benefits of turmeric and lemon while retaining the taste advantage.
Turmeric has been used as a dietary spice for centuries according to the boldsky website, and curcumin, the essential phytochemical in turmeric, helps effectively against a variety of disorders such as anorexia, diabetic wounds, liver disease, arthritis and inflammatory diseases.
Lemon juice also has a list of multiple benefits against diseases such as urolithiasis, a type of kidney stone disease and also in losing excess weight. Lemon juice contains a key ingredient, citric acid, as well as other nutrients such as folic acid and potassium.
Fighting Alzheimer’s disease
Both curcumin and citric acid of powerful antioxidants and have powerful effects anti-inflammatory pathogenic. Lemon juice and turmeric can help overcome oxidative damage to the brain, reduce inflammation and prevent cognitive decline and amyloid buildup. These benefits can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and prevent it.
Reduce symptoms of depression
Turmeric lemon juice acts as an antidepressant, thanks to its herbal ingredients that help adjust brain functioning, as it helps reduce symptoms of depression such as stress, fatigue, loss of interest, appetite, sleep problems, irritability, anger, mood swings and suicidal thoughts.
To reduce the risk of cancer
According to a British scientific study, curcumin shows a strong antioxidant ability at neutral pH. Because citric acid has a pH neutral, it can help in stimulating the body when absorbed properly. The curcumin component of the juice can also programmatically eliminate malignant cells and reduce the risk of cancer. A study by researchers from the Japanese universities of Kinki, Kyoto and Nagoya, suggests that coumarin contained in lemon peel has promising chemical protective agents.
Liver protection
One study, conducted by scientists at the National Research Center in Egypt, suggests that citric acid helps reduce oxidative stress caused by endotoxin, preventing liver damage. Curcumin also has a protective effect on the liver against mercury-induced oxidative stress, showing that turmeric lemon juice can help protect the liver and improve its functions.
Strengthen the immune system
According to the results of a study by researchers at the University of Oxford, the antioxidant activity of both lemon and turmeric positively affects lymphocytes and phagocytes. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that helps fight infection while phagocytes are a type of large white blood cell that helps identify pathogens in the body, block them and then eliminate them.
The speed of wound healing
Both vitamin C and curcumin have effective abilities to help speed wound healing. According to a study published in the scientific journal Wound Repain and Regeneration, both promote the expression of collagen by fibroblasts which further help to increase granular tissue formation and heal wounds at a faster rate. They also help prevent the risk of infection in wounds due to their antibacterial activities.
Weight loss
Curcumin helps improve metabolism in the body and control hunger. It also prevents the accumulation of fat in the tissues of the stomach and liver. On the other hand, vitamin C contained in lemon helps burn fat. Together, they contribute to reducing weight and maintaining proper body functions.
How to prepare:
Ingredients:
Two lemons.
Four glasses of water
A teaspoon of turmeric
Honey for dessert (optional)
A small piece of ginger (optional)
Five green mint leaves (optional)
Steps:
Squeeze the lemon and then add water.
Add the remaining ingredients of turmeric, honey, and ginger.
Mix the mixture well and the cup can be decorated with mint leaves