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Heart disease

3. Curcumin reduces the risk of heart disease in diabetics

Turmeric is known to improve blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance.

Type 2 diabetes also affects the way the body metabolizes fat, often resulting in excess fat in the blood, known as dyslipidemia. This puts diabetics at higher risk for coronary artery disease.

A 2017 study found that curcumin, when given along with piperine (to help absorption), can lower serum HDL levels and reduce the likelihood of a heart attack.

Read: How to accurately calculate your heart disease and diabetes risk

Joyce Hollman

By Joyce Hollman

Joyce Hollman is a writer based in Kennebunk, Maine, specializing in the medical/healthcare and natural/alternative health space. Health challenges of her own led Joyce on a journey to discover ways to feel better through organic living, utilizing natural health strategies. Now, practicing yoga and meditation, and working towards living in a chemical-free home, her experiences make her the perfect conduit to help others live and feel better naturally.

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