Curcumin is a polyphenol with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. According to a study published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition, curcumin helps reduce inflammation markers in kidney tissue, thereby limiting damage to renal pipelines, which are primarily responsible for filtering and excreting toxic substances.
Scientists have also found that curcumin can inhibit the formation of free radicals (ROS), one of the leading causes of impaired kidney function over time.
This is especially important for the elderly or those with diets rich in salt, sugar or animal protein.
When kidney function is impaired, toxins such as urene, createdinin or uric acid easily build up in the blood, causing fatigue and the risk of cardiovascular complications.
For people with underlying diseases such as type 2 diabetes, curcumin also helps control blood sugar better, thereby reducing the risk of kidney complications, one of the leading causes of chronic kidney failure.
Another little-known benefit of turmeric is its ability to reduce the risk of kidney stone formation. According to research from the International Journal of Urology (2023), curcumin reduces the crystallization of calcium oxalate, the main component of kidney stones, and increases the ability to excrete urine.
This helps "wash" the urinary tract, limiting the accumulation of minerals that cause stones.
In particular, turmeric also has a mild antibacterial effect, helping to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections, a factor that can aggravate kidney disease.
You should drink turmeric with warm water: 1-2 teaspoons of turmeric powder mixed with warm water, add a little black pepper to increase curcumin absorption.
Combined with honey: Honey artichokes make it easier to drink and support the fight against gastrointestinal inflammation, indirectly reducing the burden on the kidneys.
Add natural foods: Add turmeric to daily dishes such as soup, stewed meat... to help absorb regularly without causing overload.
Note, people with gallstones, blood clotting disorder or taking anticoagulants should consult a doctor before taking high doses of curcumin.
On the other hand, combining a low-salt diet, drinking enough water, regular exercise and supplementing turmeric appropriately can help clean the kidneys naturally, reduce the risk of kidney damage and improve overall health sustainably.
