Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Turmeric and curcumin are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Turmeric does more than flavor food—it helps fight inflammation, lift your mood, and boost brain health with every golden ...

Despite all the health potential of curcumin, its percentage in turmeric is quite modest, between 3% to 6%, which means that each tablespoon of turmeric powder contains less than 0.4g of the ...

Curcumin has an estimated bioavailability of 65% after oral administration. It inhibits cytochrome P-450 isoenzyme 1A1 and is metabolized by glucuronidation. [13] Neither turmeric nor curcumin has ...

Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice that grows naturally in southeastern Asia. It has been used medicinally and in Indian cuisine for centuries and contains over ...