Over the last few years turmeric has become a popular supplement, with a host of potential health benefits. Among these benefits, could be an ability to help with weight loss and researchers now appear to have unlocked how turmeric could achieve this…

Scientists1 fed mice a high fat diet and treated some of them with curcumin, the natural chemical found in turmeric thought to be behind its benefits. Those mice given curcumin were seen to gain less weight, than those that weren’t, and were seen to have increased thermogenesis, a process of heat production in organisms, which burns energy.

The scientists were able to deduce that this increase in thermogenesis occurred because of a restructuring of the gut microbiota (gut flora, including bacteria and fungi).
Whilst human studies need to be carried out, it appears that turmeric may be able to alter gut flora in a way that enhances thermogenesis, the ability to create heat, which burns energy and thus reduces weight gain.

Which Turmeric supplement

To ensure you get the most from turmeric, health food specialists Natur Boutique have created a special mix which combines whole turmeric powder with a concentrated extract, containing 95% curcuminoids, and black pepper, which is thought could help increase the bio-availability of curcumin. The result is a powerful and effective supplement, free from additives and fillers.

For further information or to buy visit www.naturboutique.co.uk. Fito’s Turmeric Curcumin capsules are also available to buy in Grape Tree Stores nationwide and via their online shop (www.grapetree.co.uk/), prices start from £4.99.