
The Multiple Benefits of Golden Milk and How it Can Treat Myriad Conditions

If you are a regular visitor to health cafes, you may have noticed a new addition to the menu list. It has been rising up in popularity charts in the last few years and not without good reason. So much so that there is something called the turmeric milk ice cream available vying for your attention.
We are discussing turmeric latte here or turmeric milk. This is also known as golden milk. We guess it is not the color of the milk but also because of its various golden properties.
It is literally the magic potion that offers tons of benefits. It has been hailed as one of the best health elixirs that can be your secret sauce for great health. It can boost your immunity and can lend you a golden glow to your skin and hair. Something that can promise health and beauty in equal measure. Just one glass of turmeric milk every night and you’ll soon be able to improve your overall health being.
Boosts Your Immune System
Turmeric milk has been one of the best drinks to boost the immune system of the body. Turmeric powder, the golden spice that is packed with the all-important component curcumin is full of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties that can strengthen your immune system.
Helps Treat Heart Disease
Heart disease is the number 1 cause of death around the world. Turmeric milk has several magical ingredients such as cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric that have been proven to cause a lower risk of heart disease as per research.
There have been various studies that prove that adding 120 mg of cinnamon can help lower total cholesterol, triglyceride, and also bad LDL levels while raising the HDL or bad cholesterol levels. In combination with ginger powder and cinnamon, it has been one of the best concoctions to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Curcumin can even improve the functioning of the blood vessel linings also known as the endothelial function. Proper endothelial function is a key marker of a healthy heart.
Is Great for Skin
Apart from the immense physical wellbeing of the body, turmeric milk is also beneficial for good skin and great hair.
The golden milk has properties to naturally heal acne as it can reduce the antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. This can also help fight acne, just make it part of your regular skincare regime before bedtime.
Is a Mood Booster
It appears that the active compound curcumin may help boost mood and may reduce the symptoms of depression. It has been shown in a six-week study, at least 60 people have reported massive improvement with curcumin supplements. In fact, curcumin has been shown to be as effective as antidepressants in some cases.
Depression is linked to lower levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factors (BDNF). Curcumin has high levels of BDNF and can reduce the symptoms of depression. However further studies are required before one can come to a specific conclusion about the same.
Helps Lower Blood Sugar Levels
The golden milk ingredients contain potent ingredients such as ginger and cinnamon that have the power to lower blood sugar levels. One should least include at least 1-6 grams of cinnamon that can lower the fasting blood sugar levels to up to 29%. Moreover cinnamon can also help reduce insulin resistance.
As you lower insulin resistance helps lower blood sugar levels. Cinnamon helps reduce the amount of glucose in your gut after a meal, which can significantly improve blood sugar control. You can regularly improve your fasting blood sugar levels to a great extent. In fact, a small amount can go a long way in lowering your A1C levels (a three-monthly average blood sugar marker) to as much as 10%. However one needs more studies to confirm the same. However, you need to have the unsweetened version to reap the maximum benefits of this drink.
Just a pinch of turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger with a pinch of black pepper powder (to increase its bioavailability) can be the perfect decoction for a healthy disease-free life. If you are lactose intolerant, you can try the other dairy-free milk options, such as almond, coconut, and/or oat milk, it will taste as good and you may able to reap the benefits of the same. Start having golden milk from today and let us know whether you experienced any significant benefits.
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