Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/16/2015 -- Gastroinstestinal reflux disease, otherwise known as GERD, is a condition that is affecting many people nowadays. As a matter of fact, it has become an increasing health concern in the United States, Asia, Europe, and South America. The good news is that there is a natural ingredient believed to be helpful for fighting the condition.
Turmeric is an ideal natural remedy for GERD. This condition takes place when the stomach's acidic liquid content flows up into the esophagus. It may develop from multiple causes and is characterized by symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea. The lining of the esophagus is susceptible to damage by GERD, and when this happens, it can lead to inflammation or esophagitis.
According to the data from the National Health and Wellness Survey in 2007, there are 23 percent of individuals in Europe and the United States who reported intermittent GERD symptoms. Thirty nine percent of them experienced symptoms at least twice per week. In the United States, there are acid-reducing medicines heavily prescribed by doctors for sufferers. There are over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs and there are also prescription versions.
The Institute for Healthcare Informatics revealed that in 2010, over $6 billion was spent for a particular acid-reducing medicine. There was also $7.2 billion spent for another pharmaceutical drug. These pharmaceutical drugs can be helpful, but they can also be troublesome.
Stomach acid is needed for nutrient absorption inside the body. However, when these pharmaceutical drugs suppress the acid, it can lead to depletion of nutrients. Acid is also useful for protecting the body from bacterial infections. Chronic suppression of the acid in the stomach can lead to a depletion of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, sodium, magnesium, beta-carotene, and folate. Short-term use of these medications is safe, but when used on a long-term basis, it can lead to hip fractures, kidney disease, pneumonia, cardiac rhythm disturbances, and other conditions.
Turmeric is believed to help with GERD through the anti-inflammatory ingredient it contains called curcumin. In a study, it was found that the participants who sufferered from dyspepsia and irritable bowel symptoms found significant relief after taking curcumin for 4 weeks.
Curcumin supplements are available on the market, and they are extremely popular among individuals who suffer from certain conditions. The most popular curcumin supplements are those that contain a bioavailability enhancing ingredient called BioPerine. This black pepper extract helps enhance curcumin absorption inside the body, and thus makes the delivery of nutrients more efficient (www.amazon.com/Turmeric-Curcumin-Complex-BioPerine-Bio-availability/dp/B00JA4TLTI).
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