While the health benefits will be the same, the turmeric shot will be a little sweeter and less tangy. We do prefer the turmeric shot with fresh lemon juice because of the added vitamin C lemons contain. This turmeric shot is like a vitamin C bomb first thing for breakfast containing 25% of your daily recommended intake. Homemade turmeric shots are easy-peasy to make, like “place all the ingredients into the blender and blend” kind of easy. Serve your juice shots in a shot glass and enjoy. Oranges: You'll need two oranges, and either an electric or hand juicer. Alternatively, you can use a high quality orange juice (not from concentrate.) Store the turmeric shots in the refrigerator at a temperature of around 35°F to 40°F (1.7°C to 4.4°C). The cool temperature helps slow down the degradation of the active compounds in turmeric and preserves their beneficial properties. Immune System Support: Curcumin's immune-modulating effects may help support the immune system's response to various challenges and stressors.

As well as having soothing properties, turmeric is also said to have antioxidant properties, making it effective for skin types and conditions, such as blemish prone skin and psoriasis. 14 Transfer the juice to a jar or pitcher. Drink immediately, or store up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. There is no reference nutrient intake (RNI) for turmeric tablets, but be careful to not exceed the dosage stated on any label. However, there is an RNI for curcumin. Brands like Vive and Kor cost around four dollars for one 2-ounce shot. While this may not seem expensive, it can add up if you want more than one!Another benefit of turmeric is that it may help to protect your joints from wear and tear thanks to curcumin contents. This includes helping to ease symptoms of arthritis like joint movement and stiffness, according to a 2016 study in Journal of Medicinal Food. 9 It’s thought that antioxidants, such as curcumin, can help with the symptoms of depression by managing the chronic inflammation that’s been highlighted by wider research. 18 Curcumin may also be able to help support gut health, including managing excess gas, abdominal discomfort, and bloating. 12 A 2013 trial by the University of Nottingham found curcumin stimulates the gallbladder to produce bile, an essential substance needed to break down fat in foods. 13

What’s more, many other studies have looked at the effects of curcumin on arthritis and noted improvements in various symptoms. 11 Turmeric is an orangey, yellow-coloured spice that comes from the turmeric plant. It has been used for thousands of years as both a cooking ingredient and a medicinal herb. 1 It’s the curcuminoids, also known as curcumins, that give turmeric its striking colour - so much so, they’re often used to colour food and cosmetics. 2 Meanwhile, a separate study revealed that the soothing effects of curcumin manage the risk of oesophageal issues. 16

More Vegan Breakfast Recipes

If you are looking to boost your immune system drink a turmeric shot every morning before breakfast. Not only it's healthy thanks to its high vitamin C content and anti-inflammatory properties of the turmeric, but it's really tasty. Our turmeric shot is fully vegan, made with all-natural ingredients and gluten-free. It is however super citrusy and quite sour so if you don't love the taste of lemon juice, then you can replace the lemons with fresh oranges.