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 show that 500-3,000 milligram doses of curcumin offer health benefits.364 Consuming fresh or dried turmeric may not be as effective as taking curcumin as a supplement.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Most studies have focused on curcumin supplements, not on turmeric as a food.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
The curcumin found in turmeric is thought to have many health benefits.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Researchers wrote that curcumin reduces oxidative stress that can lead to vascular dysfunction.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Most studies have focused on curcumin supplements, not on turmeric as a food.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
The curcumin found in turmeric is thought to have many health benefits.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Researchers wrote that curcumin reduces oxidative stress that can lead to vascular dysfunction.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Curcumin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curcumin. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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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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