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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Studies indicate curcumin slows aging, supports brain health, and reduces inflammation—factors that can influence leg cramps.
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Studies have shown that turmeric doses up to 8,000 milligrams daily for up to eight months and curcumin doses up to 8,000 milligrams daily for up to three months are safe.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Side effects reported with curcumin include diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, and yellow stool.8
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—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Whole turmeric contains low curcumin levels (2% to 9%).
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Studies have shown that turmeric doses up to 8,000 milligrams daily for up to eight months and curcumin doses up to 8,000 milligrams daily for up to three months are safe.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Side effects reported with curcumin include diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, and yellow stool.8
3.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Whole turmeric contains low curcumin levels (2% to 9%).
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 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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