To make this bright yellow drink, heat cow's or plant-based milk with turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. Its health benefits make it a popular alternative medicine for immunity and illness prevention.
Curry's yellow color comes from turmeric, an Asian spice. Turmeric's antioxidant curcumin has been employed in Ayurvedic medicine for ages.
Antioxidants Packed Key Ingredients
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Anti-inflammatory compounds abound in golden milk. Cancer, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer's, and heart disease are linked by inflammation. Anti-inflammatory foods may lower disease risk.
May reduce joint pain and inflammation
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Your brain may benefit from golden milk. Research suggests curcumin may increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor. BDNF grows brain cells and connections.
May boost brainpower and memory
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Curcumin, turmeric's major component, may reduce depression. In a 6-week research, 60 major depressive disorder patients received curcumin or an antidepressant.
Turmeric Curcumin May Improve Mood
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The leading cause of death worldwide is heart disease. Golden milk's major ingredients—cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric—reduce heart disease risk.
May Prevent Heart Disease
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Spices in golden milk may lower blood sugar. Daily 1–6 gram cinnamon may lower fasting blood sugar by 29%. Diabetes may be reduced with cinnamon.
May Lower Blood Sugar
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Uncontrolled cell proliferation defines cancer. Traditional and alternative cancer treatments are growing. Golden milk spices may assist.
May Lower Cancer Risk
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Home remedies for colds in India include golden milk. The yellow drink is touted for helping the immune system.
Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal
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Indigestion may result from delayed stomach emptying. Golden milk contains ginger, which may help dyspepsia sufferers empty their stomachs faster.
Ginger, Turmeric May Aid Digestion
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Both cow's and fortified plant milks include calcium and vitamin D, which are necessary for strong bones.