For better or for worse, what you eat really does impact your skin. If youre experiencing inflamed skin this winter, weve reached out to health experts, doctors and dietitians and learned more about an all-natural spice that is not only an antioxidant, but also has the power to reduce skin inflammation. Read on for more information on its many skin and health benefits, and expert-approved meal ideas containing this special ingredient.
Turmeric is a spice that derives from the root of the curcuma longa plant, and a perennial in the ginger family. It iscultivated in many states in India and other East Asian nations. As dermatologist Dr. Purvisha Patel, M.D. explains, it is a beloved and historically used tool in skincare and healthy eating.
Turmeric hasbeen used for centuries in Eastern medicine to combat cancers, auto-immune diseases and skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo and acne, says Patel. It has been shown in scientific studies time and time again to help skin conditions, both when ingested and used topically.
Patel notes that turmerics bright yellow color can be attributed to Curcumin, its active ingredient. Curcumin is anti-inflammatory, anti-micribial, anti-neoplastic and has antioxidant properties, as it combats free radical damage, says Patel.
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Registered dietitian and nutritionist Susan Kelly reiterates that turmeric contains the component Curcumin that gives it a distinct colorand taste. It is used in various modern-day medicines, she says, because of its strong anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties.
"Aging and other skin inflammatory diseases are caused by oxidative damage," says Kelly. "In this process, free radicals react with organic substances, which can cause skin damage."
Curcumin, Kelly says, not only fights these radicals but also "stimulates the antioxidant mechanism in our body," which makes it the "best choice" to fight against skin inflammation and other skin concerns.
Dr. Cheryl Rosen, Director of Dermatology at BowTied Life says that turmeric is one of the most widely studied natural remedies, with research showing it can help treat skin inflammation caused by eczema, psoriasis and acne.
She also agrees that curcuminoids are responsible for turmeric's healing properties because "they're able to reduce pro-inflammatory molecules in our bodies" while increasing antioxidant levels."This spice is definitely worth trying if you have any inflammatory issues," says Rosen.
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Now that you know the many skin and health benefits turmeric and its component Curcumin can have, it's time to think about adding it to your own diet.
Dietitian and Wellness Professional Holli Rovenger suggests adding it to "a variety of foods" such as scrambled eggs, omelettes, frittatas, soups, casseroles, vegetables and even in smoothies.
The possibilities are truly endless!
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