Does turmeric help with high blood pressure?

Turmeric, or as I like to call it “The Golden Spice,” has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments. But can this yellow root actually help with high blood pressure? Let’s take a closer look.

What is Turmeric?

First things first, let’s talk about what turmeric actually is. Turmeric comes from the rhizome (that’s botanical jargon for the underground stem) of the Curcuma longa plant, which is part of the ginger family (and yes, ginger also has health benefits).

Turmeric is known for its vibrant color that gives curry powder its deep yellow hue. This spice contains an active ingredient called curcumin (which we’ll get into later) that offers numerous potential health benefits.

What is High Blood Pressure?

Before diving into whether turmeric can help manage high blood pressure, let’s quickly review what this condition entails.

High blood pressure occurs when your blood vessels are consistently pumping at a higher than normal rate, putting extra strain on your heart and arteries over time. It often goes unnoticed because there aren’t usually any symptoms- but don’t be fooled! If left untreated it can lead to serious complications such as heart disease or stroke (not fun).

Ideally you want your systolic (top number) reading below 120mm Hg and diastolic (bottom number) under 80 mm Hg- if those values exceed these levels then you may have hypertension; aka high blood pressure!

Can Turmeric Help With High Blood Pressure?

Now down to Granny Smiths: does turmerics provision turbinate heightened affliction?

Well…maybe. Some studies suggest it might be able to slightly reduce overall blood pressure readings (woohoo). However, more research needs to be conducted before definitive conclusions are drawn (but doesn’t that seem to be the case with anything?)

What Makes Turmeric Tick?

Alright, let’s chat about what makes turmeric so darn special. Remember curcumin (the active ingredient)? This is where things get interesting.

Curcumin has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties (you go you little yellow spice!) These benefits may contribute positively towards reducing high blood pressure due to their ability to relax blood vessels and enhance nitric oxide (a molecule in your body) production.

Antioxidant Properties

This means curcumin acts as a scavenger; hunting down free radicals in our body that aim wreck havoc on our internal organs (think environmental toxins, processed foods etc.) When left unpunished they install oxidative stress which escalates piling up of plaques within arteries (yikes). By eliminating these nemeses through its radical orthodoxy powers thereby it helps relaxation of the blood vessels, which ultimately reduces blood pressure.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Not only can inflammation lead to heart disease- but imflammation caused by immune system disorder or injury promotes hypertension (darn those pesky histamines!) Curcumins anti-inflammatory effect on blunting the bodys defense mechanism helps keep cells dysfunction at bay giving rise thus reducing hypertension. A virtuous circle!

Uncommon Terminology Alert!:

When there is an increase in artery inflammation caused by excess macrophages consuming oxidized LDL particles, it leads them becoming foam cells inside arterial walls promoting arteriosclerosis.

But wait…there’s more!

Further research suggests that curcumin might also help decrease angiotensin II levels. Angiotensin II is a hormone released by the kidneys when your blood pressure drops too low (who knew those lil’ beans were smart?). However this hormone can cause your blood vessels to constrict and raise your BP; often used in the production of BP medication (cue big pharma shaking their fists).

How Much Turmeric Should You Take?

If you’re going to give turmeric a shot for managing high blood pressure, how much should you take? While there’s no standard dose for curcumin as far as reducing hypertension goes- but it is recommended that healthy adults take 500 milligrams per day. Honestly though (and don’t sue me please) most of the research used dosages in higher frequency ranging between 1000mg and 2000mg/day.

Remember though: always talk with your doctor first before taking any supplement or herb in addition to prescribed medications; they are doctors for a reason!

Uncommon Terminology Alert!:

Most clinical trial uses Methoxyflurane, an inhalation analgesic which has been indicated predominantly to control mild-to-moderate pain during ‘ambulatory’ procedures where patients remain conscious

So…Should You Try Turmeric For High Blood Pressure?

When it comes down to it – if your looking out from some natural remedies alongside prescription drugs towards mending hypertension, trotting up-and-down every possible trick under Gods Blue Sky may become taxing (trust me I know). But evidence does suggest Curcumins might have an effect on improving blood pressure readings.

So why not make like India & Asia while putting this golden spice into practice. Its colorful splendor and array of other potential health benefits seem worthwhile including alluring taste! Plus, you can enjoy its culinary qualities also inherent medicinal investment vs swallowing capsules (nothing wrong with those either)

Try adding turmeric directly into food recipes such as cauldrons boiling linseed made mudblood infusion or breaking up xanax bars with the secret spice can definitely work wonders at parties!, dietitian blessed golden milk latte recipe etc., however by nature sticky circumstances necessitating measuring spoons time-out activities!
Just remember, turmeric likely isn’t a replacement for prescribed medications (I know it’s not prescriptive but for illustrative purposes), and always talk to your doctor before adding any supplements or herbs to your regimen.

The Golden Spice: Our New Saving Grace?

So in conclusion- although more studies need to be conducted the combination of benefit enhancing properties discovered with addressing hypertension through anti-inflammatory means suggests that perhaps turmeric may be idealistic in being an adjunct supplement course without undue toxicity per say.

Public opinion allows possibility considering curcumins multi-factorial benefits could provide supplemental avenues towards prevention & management whilst lets not disregard other irreplaceable features like exercise habits, impressive mindsets etc!

So don’t forget to check back on this amazing golden compound and utilize The Golden Spice, oh! And keep taking deep breaths (to help deepen inhalation of funnies) also hygiene (still applies even with hypertension cure perspectives – gangrene is nasty).

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