curcumin
noun
cur·cu·min
ˈkər-kyə-mən 
: an orange-yellow crystalline compound C21H20O6 that constitutes the chief coloring principle of turmeric
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The active compound curcumin has been shown to increase weight loss in some studies, says Begdache.
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Taking up to 3 mg per kilogram of body weight, or 1.4 mg per pound, of curcumin per day is safe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).4 However, this dosage is based on animal studies, Petipain said.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024
In fact, one study demonstrated that the absorption of Meriva was 29 times higher than ordinary curcumin.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Most potential health benefits of turmeric are primarily due to the effects of curcumin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Taking up to 3 mg per kilogram of body weight, or 1.4 mg per pound, of curcumin per day is safe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).4 However, this dosage is based on animal studies, Petipain said.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024
In fact, one study demonstrated that the absorption of Meriva was 29 times higher than ordinary curcumin.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Most potential health benefits of turmeric are primarily due to the effects of curcumin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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curcumin
noun
cur·cu·min
ˈkər-kyə-mən
: an orange-yellow crystalline compound C21H20O6 that constitutes the chief coloring principle of turmeric
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