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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In fact, one study demonstrated that the absorption of Meriva was 29 times higher than ordinary curcumin.
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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
In fact, turmeric only contains between two and six percent curcumin.
—Devinder Bains, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Turmeric Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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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
In fact, turmeric only contains between two and six percent curcumin.
—Devinder Bains, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Turmeric Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 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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