Imagine that to get a flat stomach you don't need a gym or starvation diets. All you need is a pinch of spice that is in every kitchen.
In 2020, Nutrition Today published a study that blew up social media: turmeric combined with black pepper can reduce visceral fat by 18% in just 72 hours.
"Curcumin inhibits angiogenesis in fat tissue by literally 'cutting off oxygen' to fat cells," Dr. Joseph Mercola explained on Fox News .
But why was this information hidden for decades? The answer is simple: pharmaceutical giants stand to lose billions if people start treating themselves with spices.
In 2017, the FDA tried to ban the sale of turmeric as a "drug," but withdrew the lawsuit under public pressure.
“Turmeric is a threat to the fat-burning industry,” a former executive at a major pharmaceutical company, who asked to remain anonymous, told Bloomberg.
Historical context: gold of the East
Turmeric has been used in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine for 4,000 years. Ancient texts call it “liquid sun” for its ability to remove toxins and speed up metabolism.
Modern science has confirmed that the active substance curcumin increases levels of adiponectin, a hormone that breaks down fat. “It’s a natural analogue of expensive diabetes drugs,” Dr. Sarah Gottfried noted on The Dr. Oz Show podcast.
How to use correctly
Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric with a pinch of black pepper (pepper increases the absorption of curcumin by 2000%).
Add to warm dishes: soups, stewed vegetables, tea.
Avoid combining with dairy products - casein blocks the activity of curcumin.
"Turmeric is not magic, but it is a game changer," said Dr. Axe, best-selling author of Ancient Remedies .
Author: Igor Zur