Superfood Organic Turmeric Root Prevents Most Diseases: Health Expert

If there's one superfood everyone should be consuming, it's organic turmeric root for its multiple health benefits. This is according to one popular doctor.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, who has 12.8 million followers on YouTube, said the superfood offers a ton of benefits without any known major side effects.

In a YouTube video that now has 1.5 million views, he pointed out the many scientific studies that prove its powerful effects on the body and how it is good for "virtually everything."

Among its many benefits is it increases the antioxidant networks in the body by activating them to help fight free radicals and inflammation.

It also offers support to the brain and nervous system. Studies have shown that curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, has been used to effectively treat people with dementia and other brain injuries, and has the potential to treat and even prevent Alzheimer's Disease.

"It also helps the damaged cells commit suicide. It's called Apoptosis...which can help lessen the risk of cancer," Dr. Berg pointed out.

"Curcumin also protects the cell if someone is taking chemo or radiation therapy as well as increasing the effectiveness of that treatment."

Other turmeric benefits include antimicrobial and antiviral effects, help treat skin problems, protect the liver, support the gut mucosal lining, and support the endocrine and cardiovascular systems.

Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor and ketosis and intermittent fasting expert.