Product detailsTurmeric or Curcuma Longa is a spice popular in Indian curries and other dishes, but the root holds more than just culinary benefits. Many experts consider tumeric one of the most powerful and effective herbs. Over the centuries and into today, it has been used to prevent and treat many ailments. More than 10,000 published studies discuss the benefits of this spice and its use in healing diseases and illnesses. Many highlight that curcumin, a compound in turmeric, has more effect than some prescription drugs.Turmeric Gradually Increases Antioxidants in Your Body. The antioxidant effect of turmeric is one of its greatest claims to fame.Oxidative damage is one of the mechanisms responsible for aging and many diseases.Free radicals react with organic substances in the body, which can cause harm.Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant that can protect from free radicals by neutralizing them, thanks to its chemical structure.Curcumin also stimulates antioxidant mechanisms in the body.