I Drank ‘Golden Milk’ Every Day to Fight Winter Colds And the Result Honestly Surprised Me
glamour.comwinter? I decided to find out.We are getting closer to spring, but winter continues to hold us in its nasty clutches. On the train, in the playground, and at work, people are blowing their noses, clearing their throats, and coughing.
Hypochondriacs like me spend the season immediately bracing for the next infection. With a virus-spreading toddler and as a commuter on the train, I sometimes catch a cold, despite trying to keep healthy.
But I don't want to wear a mask all the time like during the pandemic. There must be another way!Then, a friend recommended "golden milk" or turmeric lattes to boost my immunity, a drink which is hyped on social media and has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years.I wanted to press “order” immediately, but then I hesitated.
Does golden milk actually make sense for the immune system? I'd better ask an expert.“Yes, turmeric is anti-inflammatory and has a strong antioxidant effect,” nutrition expert Sigrid Ilumaa tells Glamour. "This is thanks to the curcumin it contains." Antioxidants are vitamins that can neutralize free radicals in the body.
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