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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Turmeric is packed with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, including the polyphenol curcumin.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Like all supplements, turmeric and curcumin may cause side effects, interact with medications, and pose risks for specific populations.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Kreitenberg recommends pairing medical care with lifestyle strategies, such as low-impact exercises like swimming and yoga, anti-inflammatory eating patterns paired with natural compounds like curcumin and boswellia and good posture and proper footwear.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Like all supplements, turmeric and curcumin may cause side effects, interact with medications, and pose risks for specific populations.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Kreitenberg recommends pairing medical care with lifestyle strategies, such as low-impact exercises like swimming and yoga, anti-inflammatory eating patterns paired with natural compounds like curcumin and boswellia and good posture and proper footwear.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Curcumin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curcumin. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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