When we think about vital organs, we usually mention the heart, lungs, or liver. However, inside our body lives another essential system: the gut microbiota, a vast ecosystem of microorganisms that coexist with us and influence digestion, immunity, and even our mood.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a bright yellow root widely used in Indian cuisine, Ayurvedic medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine. Today we know that its main active compound, curcumin, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that have sparked great scientific interest. But beware: not everything that has been seen in the laboratory has been proven in humans. Turmeric is not a panacea, nor should we all take supplements. What we can do is use it as part of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, incorporating it into our daily cooking.

Many people who are not celiac have decided to eliminate gluten from their diet, thinking that it is the cause of their digestive discomfort. But in most cases, the problem is not gluten itself, but rather “modern” wheat and the ultra-processed products that contain it.