subject: Turmeric for Arthritis: Short Guide [print this page] Other benefits of taking it daily may include a lowered cholesterol level, improved circulation, and improved concentration. Other sources claim that it can relieve stress, anxiety and depression, although these claims are hard to substantiate. Curcumin is rich in Vitamin B6 and prevents the oxidation of cholesterol thus protecting the heart from plaques that leads to a heart disease or stroke. Other claims include that turmeric may be helpful in treating heartburn, ulcers, gallstones and scabies. Its anti-inflammatory action and benefits for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are well documented. One caution is that it might not interact well with blood thinning medication like Warfarin, so check with your doctor.
