If you like Thai food as much as we do, you may have favorites that you try every now and then. Ever wondered why most Thai food is rich with turmeric? Today we will roll through some of the amazing benefits of turmeric in Thai food before you buy your next Thai takeout.

The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which is an anti-inflammatory agent. It helps you in arthritis as it is a condition caused due to excessive inflammation. Turmeric also helps in allergies and being a powerful antioxidant, it protects our body from free radicals and toxins. Curcumin has a tendency to protect blood platelets to improve circulation which keeps your heart healthy and running.

Some other benefits of having turmeric in Thai food are:

It can be an effective digestive aid
It’s good for people with cardiovascular (heart) conditions
It prevents bacterial infections (such as wounds) in the body
It also fights skin and breast cancers