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Does turmeric help you sleep?

Turmeric is hailed as a common medicinal spice, part of the ginger family, and can be used to aid the quality of sleep whilst also lowering anxiety levels, improving mood, and promoting relaxation.

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There are many ways to add this valuable spice to your daily routine. Firstly, why not try to include it in your mealtimes? Turmeric goes heavenly alongside some of the most popular curry dishes, giving them that extra spicy finish. Another way to ensure you are getting turmeric in your everyday life is to take supplements. This is often considered more convenient (if you remember to take them!) but do be sure to check the overall content as sometimes the anti-caking ingredients and fillers added into some supplements can outweigh the benefit or hinder the absorption even! Drinking turmeric teas on a regular basis is our favourite way to up our intake. Here at & Tonic, we focus on shaping wellness through fresh, super ingredients and the use of turmeric is commonly occurring through a range of products. We always fuel Turmeric alongside Black Pepper as this can increase the absorption by up to 2000%! We further boost with other super herbs that work in synergy with turmeric. For example, see the Golden Milk Inviting Sleep Wellness Loose Leaf Tea where we match turmeric with black pepper, rooibos, ashwagandha, linden blossom & lavender for a creamy comforting wellness tea, perfect for winding down for bed and completely caffeine-free. This blend with super herb properties also helps reduce stress and supports a healthy immune system – a good introduction to herbal tea for the general tea lover with the added option of adding milk! Another one of our turmeric super blend teas is our Ginger Turmeric Tonic Wellness Tea Bags. Again with black pepper (a must for us when using Turmeric!) alongside ingredients like ginger, turmeric & lemon myrtle along with its adaptogen super herb complex, this tea is perfect for a health kick in the spring months. Turmeric tea is well known for its impressive sleep aid due to its relaxation and anti-inflammatory properties but with this blend, it’s also powered alongside ginger and Schisandra berries to give a much-needed wellness boost making it perfect post-workout or to aid recovery when feeling run-down. We recommended drinking this herbal tea without milk, but alternatively perfect for adding a drop of honey to add to that health kick.

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Who should not use turmeric?

High doses of turmeric could have a blood-thinning effect; if taken on top of prescribed anticoagulants, this could increase the risk of dangerous bleeding. People with liver or bile duct problems should not take turmeric supplements, as they can increase bile production. Cooking with turmeric shouldn't cause problems.

Should I be taking turmeric supplements?

Should I be taking turmeric supplements?

BHF dietitian Victoria Taylor says:

Turmeric is a key ingredient in curry powder and also has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine. The active ingredient is curcumin, which has been found to reduce inflammation and increase antioxidants. There has been some research into whether these properties could protect against heart disease or improve outcomes for people with coronary heart disease. However, although studies have had some positive results, these have not been consistent, and in some cases have been small, short in duration or based on animals (not humans), which makes it difficult to draw reliable conclusions. The issue is complicated by the fact that the curcumin in turmeric is not easily absorbed by the body, so you may get little or no benefit. We therefore don’t recommend turmeric supplements. Turmeric supplements are safe for most people. But if you’re taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin, check with your doctor before taking turmeric supplements. High doses of turmeric could have a blood-thinning effect; if taken on top of prescribed anticoagulants, this could increase the risk of dangerous bleeding. People with liver or bile duct problems should not take turmeric supplements, as they can increase bile production. Cooking with turmeric shouldn’t cause problems. But don’t assume that foods and drinks, such as turmeric lattes, which use turmeric as a selling point, are healthy. They often come with added ingredients that are high in saturated fat or sugar.

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