Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Turmeric’s active compound, curcumin, offers powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.Research suggests curcumin may help protect your body against ...

The Journal of College Science Teaching provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on and experiences with undergraduate science courses, particularly those for nonscience majors. JCST also reports ...

Turmeric is a spice that comes from the Curcuma longa plant. It contains a compound known as curcumin, which is antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and may have health benefits. However, high quality ...

Turmeric has been a staple in Indian households for generations - used in food, healing remedies, and beauty rituals alike. From haldi ceremonies to DIY face packs, it’s been our go-to for everything ...

Turmeric, a main ingredient in curries and Asian cuisines, contains curcumin. Studies have shown beneficial effects when using turmeric with higher concentrations of curcumin or curcumin alone. Due to ...

Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. Turmeric is native to Southeast Asia, but is popular all over the world. It is perhaps most popular in India, where it is one of the main spices in ...

For hundreds of years, turmeric has been used not just as an earthy flavor enhancer but also as a remedy. People have turned to the spice—and to supplements made from one of its active components, ...

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the ginger family. Its roots, which have a notable orange color, have been used as a natural dye, food additive, and medicinal herb for centuries. Native to ...

You may love turmeric as a spice or spice blend to cook with, but if you’re looking for medicinal purposes, a turmeric supplement provides a more concentrated dose of the compound curcumin and other ...

Turmeric was linked to a small increase in weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes in a recent scientific analysis. Other research has linked turmeric to small amounts of weight loss. Doctors say ...