Turmeric and bowel diseases

Many studies have indicated that curcumin in turmeric has the ability to manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBS, Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis) and found that patients were able to discontinue taking their prescribed corticosteroids because their condition improved so dramatically by taking curcumin.

For many patients with IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) corticosteroids reduce their pain symptoms, but damage the intestinal lining after prolonged use thus actually making the condition worse.

However, using curcumin instead of corticosteroids did not have these side effects and the anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin actually helped heal the gut and supported the growth of good bacteria (probiotics).

Turmeric may be worth a try in those who have inflammatory bowel diseases.