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 antioxidants in turmeric, including curcumin, may help protect cells from oxidative stress.6
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Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Those that may be most helpful include glucosamine, chondroitin, curcumin, and omega-3 fatty acids.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
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
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Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Those that may be most helpful include glucosamine, chondroitin, curcumin, and omega-3 fatty acids.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
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
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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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