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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Consuming enough curcumin by eating turmeric to impact health is nearly impossible, so many have turned to curcumin supplements. —

Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 The active compound curcumin has been shown to increase weight loss in some studies, says Begdache. —

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 See all Example Sentences for curcumin