What are the health benefits of turmeric?

Turmeric has a number of different health benefits, such as serving as an anti-inflammatory agent and as a treatment for cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease treatment and can even help protect the body from certain cancers. Turmeric also has a reputation as being able to help lower cholesterol and serve as an aid to sufferers of Alzheimer's disease.

Turmeric is also used sometimes as a treatment for heartburn, gas, diarrhea, jaundice, headaches, colds and issues related to the liver and kidneys. Turmeric is a bright yellow root and is often added to foods such as curries, mustards and cheeses due to its coloring.