Chemical components in Turmeric.

Based on the results of research, has been known chemical components that are beneficial to human body, among others:
1. Essential oils or volatile oils as much as 6% (including sesquiterpene ketone, turmeron, tumeon 60%, 25% Zingiberen, felandren, sabinen, borneol and sineil) class of compounds consisting of monoterpenes, and
2. Curcuminoid as much as 5% (including 50-60% curcumin, monodesmetoksicurcumin and bidesmetoksicurcumin). Curcuminoid is a yellow pigment in turmeric.
3. 3. Carbohydrate 3%
4. Protein 30%
5. 1-3% fat
6. Starch 8%
7. Vitamin C 45-55%
8. Mineral salts (iron, phosphorus, and calcium)
From chemical component turned out to curcuminoid is most often noted for its content. In cucrcuminoid, compound curcumin is the largest component, so that often the total curcuminoid levels calculated with unit% curcumin. Therefore some phytochemical and pharmacological studies both with more emphasis on curcumin.
With components - chemical components it contains, turmeric has many benefits. In addition to frequently used as a spice, turmeric is often used as an ingredient because it contains curcuminoid dyes. Turmeric is a natural dye that is very effective. Besides, turmeric more widely used as a flavoring. The higher content of essential oil, the stronger the taste and aroma of saffron. The higher content of   its curcumin, the greater the strength of coloring.
sources: Health secret of Turmeric (Kunyit), PT Elex Media Komputindo, Jakarta, 2011

Curcumin stimulates bile and to detox

Substance curcumin can stimulate the gallbladder wall to remove the bile, so that digestion will be more perfect. But the excessive consumption can lead to gall bladder emptiness. While the volatile oil in turmeric can prevent excessive acid secretion and reduces intestinal peristaltic movements that are too strong.
Turmeric is very popular in seasoning asia, where the efficacy of healing has been known since long. Gentle seasonings but powerful antioxidant that also increases the potent anti-inflammatory enzymes in the liver. How to use it, add 1 teaspoon of turmeric in curry or rice to add flavor, color and strength of detox. Add turmeric into the efficacy drinks will add this. Phenolic compounds and polyphenol curcumin from turmeric katekhin of the are protective against cancer of the stomach and intestines.
sources: Health secret of Turmeric (Kunyit), PT Elex Media Komputindo, Jakarta, 2011

Curcumin can prevent Alzheimer's

The results of Dr.. Tze-Pin Ng from National University of Singapore in 2003 which was conducted on 1010 elderly people aged between 60-93 years, showed that elderly people who regularly consume curry spice has a memory higher than that rarely or not at all consume curry seasoning. The secret lies in the yellow dye (curcumin) which are at the root of turmeric rhizome used in the manufacture of curry spices.
Even with eating curry spice can reduce risk of Alzheimer's that can cause dementia because the total physical condition of the brain that continues to decline. However, excessive use in the elderly have an effect on abdominal pain, impaired liver / kidney. The results of the research conclusions are reported in the American Journal of Epidemiology 1 November 2006 edition states that the curry spice is potentially preventing Alzheimer's seen from his usefulness and is not toxic because it is made  from natural materials.
Sources: Health secret of Turmeric (Kunyit), PT Elex Media Komputindo, Jakarta, 2011

The secret of Curcumin as a spice in cooking

Turmeric can serve remedy treatment of hepatitis, antioxidants, digestive disorders, anti-microbial (broad spectrum), inhibits growth of breast tumor cells, inhibits tumor cell ploriferasi on large dairy (dose-dependent), antirheumatoid arthritis (rheumatism), can be used in downstream industries in various forms (extracts, oils, starches, food / beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products and IKOT / IOT).
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antibacterial agent that can stimulate the wall of the gallbladder to release bile to contract so that the digestion more perfect .. The advantages of this substance causes the vacuum refractive gallbladder. It also contains essential oils are efficacious to prevent excessive acid secretion and reduces intestinal peristaltic too strong.
From the research, it turns out curcumin, the pigment that gives color to turmeric can reduce the risk of Alzheimer disease by limiting the destructive protein deposits in the brain. Curcumin can also to stop gastric and colon cancer by slowing the effects of harmful gastrointestinal bacteria. That's why turmeric is considered one of the world's healthiest spices because of his usefulness. Even turmeric also helps wound healing.
The studies also indicates that curcumin is an anti-inflammatory compound that its standard similar to cortisone, reduce inflammation in arthritic symptoms in animals and humans. In another test, turmeric lowers cholesterol, prevents blood clotting, protect the liver from toxins, improve protection against stomach acid, lowers blood sugar in people with diabetic, and against some cancer causing compounds.
sources: Health secret of Turmeric (Kunyit), PT Elex Media Komputindo, Jakarta, 2011

Turmeric and free radicals.

Efficacy of anti-inflammatory turmeric is comparable with the cure hydrokortison acetate-induced inflammation karagenin. Water extract (extracted using water) 40 mg / kg efficacious with indomentasin 5 mg / kg of body weight. Anti-inflammatory efficacy is due to the existence of essential oils.
After eating, our bodies burn the food we eat and the oxygen. When oxygen is broken, there was a process called oxidation, resulting in the emergence of fragments of molecules and unpaired electrons, called free radicals can also be formed due to exposure to pollution, toxic chemicals, radiation, UV light, tobacco smoke, and other toxins.
Free radicals that roam the body to "steal" electrons to pair up or integrate an unpaired electron. Electrons are extracted from the cells and tissues healthy. When free radicals attach to healthy cells, in the body, the cells were oxidized (rusted iron imagine) so mnerusak and make the cells change. The result is the emergence of diseases associated with age such as cancer and heart disease. Also resulted in the emergence of physical signs of aging. The good news is, foods for ageless mentioned above contain antioxidants that can drastically prevent the damage caused by free radicals.
Sources: Health secret of turmeric (turmeric), PT Elex Press, 2011