Golden milk is a traditional Indian drink that people make with turmeric, which gives it a yellow or gold hue. People also call golden milk turmeric milk
The potential benefits of golden milk include:
1. Reducing inflammation
Golden milk’s ingredients, which are ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric, contain anti-inflammatory properties. Reducing inflammation can help prevent or manage conditions including:
- heart disease
- cancer
- arthritis
- Alzheimer’s disease
- metabolic syndrome
2. Preventing cell damage
Curcumin also has antioxidant properties. Some studies have shown that antioxidants can help a person’s body repair cell damage and help reduce the risk of many illnesses.
3. Improving mood
There is evidence to suggest that curcumin can help improve mood in people who consume it regularly.
4. Supporting brain function and improving memory
Some older studies have suggested that turmeric may help improve brain function, but more recent research is necessary to fully prove its effectiveness.
Ginger and cinnamon, the ingredients in golden milk, have shown some promise in animal studies.
5. Preventing heart disease
The three major ingredients in golden milk have all shown some promise in helping reduce the risk of heart disease.
