Turmeric

Turmeric is the key to a good curry—ask any South Asian. The spice supplies a distinctive flavour, aroma and bright yellow colour. Many believe that consuming turmeric, or even bathing in it, also has multiple health benefits. But in much of South Asia, and perhaps far beyond, the spice also exacts a terrible cost. That is because turmeric sold in these places is routinely adulterated with lead chromate in order to brighten its golden hue. And exposure to lead, a neurotoxin, increases the risk of heart and brain diseases. Children are especially vulnerable, because lead poisoning stunts cognitive development. According to a study by the Centre for Global Development, a think-tank in Washington, lead poisoning among children in poor countries explains 20% of the learning gap between them and their peers in rich countries.Economist Nov2 2023

Turmeric is the key to a good curry—ask any South Asian. The spice supplies a distinctive flavour, aroma and bright yellow colour. Many believe that consuming turmeric, or even bathing in it, also has multiple health benefits. But in much of South Asia, and perhaps far beyond, the spice also exacts a terrible cost. That is because turmeric sold in these places is routinely adulterated with lead chromate in order to brighten its golden hue. And exposure to lead, a neurotoxin, increases the risk of heart and brain diseases. Children are especially vulnerable, because lead poisoning stunts cognitive development. According to a study by the Centre for Global Development, a think-tank in Washington, lead poisoning among children in poor countries explains 20% of the learning gap between them and their peers in rich countries.Economist Nov2 2023

H-PYLORI Caused by a B12 deficiency. Apparently 50% of the population has a H pylori infection.DrA H-pylori infection causes Ulcers, Gastritis, Atrophy of the Stomach, GERD Syndrome Remedy: instead of taking antibiotics / medications. The natural approach would be to usually acidify the stomach, but many people can’t as they have an ulcer / gastritis. Broccoli microgreens / sprouts – have sulforaphane – kills H pylori.

Garlic

Probiotics (Kim Chi / Sauerkraut)

Clover and Manuka Honey Sulforaphane - inhibits extracellular, intracellular, and antibiotic-resistant strains of Helicobacter pylori and prevents benzo[a]pyrene-induced stomach tumors. Role of Sulforaphane in Protection of Gastrointestinal Tract Against H. pylori and NSAID-Induced Oxidative Stress https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5759180/

Efficacy of Sulforaphane in Eradicating Helicobacter pylori in Human Gastric

Xenografts Implanted in Nude Mice https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/AAC.47.12.3982-3984.2003 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC296232/

Q: What are Leyla's notes on Turmeric? A: Turmeric is the key to a good curry—ask any South Asian. The spice supplies a distinctive flavour, aroma and bright yellow colour. Many believe that consuming turmeric, or even bathing in it, also has multiple health benefits. But in much of South Asia, and perhaps far beyond, the spice also exacts a terrible cost. That is because turmeric sold in these places is routinely adulterated with lead chromate in order to brighten its golden hue. And exposure to lead, a neurotoxin, increases the risk of heart and brain diseases. Children are especially vulnerable, because lead poisoning stunts cognitive development. According to a study by the Centre for Global Development, a think-tank in Washington, lead poisoning among children in poor countries explains 20% of the learning gap between them and their peers in rich countries.Economist Nov2 2023