8 scientific benefits of turmeric and curcumin

Woman with upset stomach

6. Relieves indigestion

According to the National Institutes of Health, taking turmeric may help relieve an occasional upset stomach.

In fact, a clinical trial conducted in 2014 found that people with chronic gastrointestinal issues (like dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome) recovered from indigestion quicker by taking curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) twice a day for six months.

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