Description
Not just an ingredient used in curries and lattes, turmeric is actually an ancient superfood.
These delicious, orange flavoured gummies help to support joint health and flexibility.
Turmeric is also known as the “golden spice of life” so why not spice up your life? Taking a turmeric supplement has become popular in recent years, thanks to its many benefits.
The origins of turmeric
The first use of turmeric dates back to 4,000 years ago in India as well as other parts of Asia and Central America. It is closely related to ginger.
It is responsible for the deep orange colour of many curries.
It is the underground root of the plant which is used as a spice and then turmeric root extract is used within supplements. People often take turmeric for joints.
Turmeric and curcumin
Turmeric contains chemical compounds called curcuminoids. The most important and well known of them is curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric.
Curcumin is thought to be a strong antioxidant and is responsible for the yellow colour and most of the health benefits of turmeric.
Curcumin is often used as a food colouring or as a colouring for cosmetic products.
Supporting your joints
Your joints are subject to a lot of wear and tear. After all, they are used in pretty much every single movement we make. Think about it for a second – crouching down, reaching for something, even walking - none of this would be possible without our joints.
As we get older though, our joints naturally become stiffer and joint movement starts to lose flexibility.
This is because the amount of lubricating fluid within our joints starts to decrease and the cartilage, which cushions the joints, becomes thinner.
The ligaments here also might shorten, which also contributes to the loss of flexibility and may make joints feel stiff.
So what is turmeric good for? Taking a turmeric supplement can help to support normal joint health and flexibility.
Taking turmeric gummies
While in theory, you could eat a lot more homemade curries, it is probably easier (as well as quicker and healthier) to get the turmeric you need through a dietary supplement.
Taking a supplement also means that you will get the concentrated benefits of turmeric.
Taking these turmeric gummies is not a chore, thanks to their delicious orange flavour and chewable texture.
Holland and Barrett Turmeric Gummies are a great alternative to taking tablets or capsules if you otherwise find it difficult to swallow them.
Simply take two gummies per day, preferably with a meal.
Some studies have shown that taking turmeric alongside black pepper helps it to be absorbed into the body as well as enhancing its effects. So why not add a bit of freshly ground black pepper to your next meal too?