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3. It can Ease Arthritis Symptoms
While the exact way that Turmeric works to ease joint pain is still somewhat of a mystery, it has been shown to ease pain caused by joint discomfort especially in cases of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It isn’t a cure for arthritis, but rather a natural way to treat that constant pain because it “reduces pain, inflammation and stiffness related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA),” according to the Arthritis.org website. In fact, studies have shown that participating patients who suffered from joint inflammation or Knee OA experienced long-term improvement in their pain after incorporating Turmeric into their regular diets.