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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Most studies have focused on curcumin supplements, not on turmeric as a food.
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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
Some studies have found that vitamins C, D, and E and compounds like curcumin, resveratrol, and bromelain can help prevent and manage inflammation.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
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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
Some studies have found that vitamins C, D, and E and compounds like curcumin, resveratrol, and bromelain can help prevent and manage inflammation.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 28 Jan. 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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