5 Ways Turmeric Can Support Your Active Lifestyle

And while it's true that much of turmeric's praise is attributed to its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties2—which is good news for everyone—the herb has also been shown to be beneficial for anyone with an active lifestyle, according to some of the latest research on the herb. Read on to see how: 

To help soothe soreness, try a turmeric massage oil, make an organic turmeric herbal tea, or consider adding a turmeric supplement as part of your routine on days you're getting in a tough workout. Pukka Herbs' Turmeric Active capsules are a broad-spectrum formula (aka it uses many of the plant's components to deliver its benefits) derived from sustainably cultivated herbs. It's part of Pukka's Turmeric Family range of organic turmeric products. What's cool is that the brand uses a unique Wholistic™ extraction process to harness the full synergistic effects of more than 200 bioactive compounds found within the herb, making the whole greater than the sum of its parts.

Remember how the inflammation after a tough workout can last for days? Well, curcumin has also been found to help athletes perform their best in another way: The results of one recent study demonstrate that curcuminoids may not only reduce muscle soreness but may also even reduce muscle damage for faster recovery. 

Every now and then, even the most well-intentioned among us indulges in the kind of meal or shared bottle of wine that we MIGHT regret the next day. (No judgment here, we all do it!) While more research still needs to be done in this area, a review of studies4 found that curcumin, thanks to its antioxidant properties, may play a role in supporting the digestive enzymes responsible for flushing out known dietary toxins, resulting in some extra protection against liver damage.

Lastly, turmeric has been studied for its potential to boost levels5 of mood-regulating neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, all of which play a role in our mood and even our mental health. Get a taste for these feel-good vibes with Pukka's Turmeric Active tea—a spicy, invigorating blend of organically grown turmeric, galangal, ginger, licorice, nettle, and triphala—and if you're looking for an everyday turmeric tea, try Pukka's Turmeric Glow. You'll be supporting your every move, mentally and physically. 

We're not about calorie counting or dieting in the traditional sense, but we do recognize that sometimes the journey to our healthiest lives involves weight loss. So this potential benefit of turmeric is just another reason this herb can help support an active lifestyle now and for years to come.