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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Key Takeaways Turmeric contains curcumin, a plant compound best known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
Oral supplements or topical curcumin creams applied to the affected skin may provide relief for those with chronic skin conditions.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Scooping some turmeric powder into a post-workout shake could offer that curcumin hit.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
The high potency of curcumin can increase the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric powders.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
Oral supplements or topical curcumin creams applied to the affected skin may provide relief for those with chronic skin conditions.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Scooping some turmeric powder into a post-workout shake could offer that curcumin hit.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
The high potency of curcumin can increase the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric powders.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Curcumin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curcumin. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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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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