5. It Increases Energy
Too many of us these days feel burned out and low on energy as a default setting. This is due predominantly to the simple fact that most of us are too in demand, do too much, and are constantly focussed and aroused by technology and the demands of work.
Fortunately, turmeric may just be able to improve your energy levels and thereby help you to cope with these demands. Turmeric is able to do all this for a few reasons.
Firstly, we have already seen that turmeric is able to cause vasodilation and thereby enable blood and oxygen to get around the body more easily. Athletes will often use similar compounds during a competition in order to increase their energy levels during endurance tests.
At the same time, turmeric can also increase the ability to use insulin, thereby helping us to get more from the carbohydrates in our diet.
Finally, turmeric may help to combat adrenal fatigue by improving the ratio of testosterone to cortisol. This is actually one of the key measures that coaches will use to test their athlete’s recovery.