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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Supplement blends Many supplements combine a healthy dose of glutathione with vitamin C, milk thistle or curcumin, as these substances are known to support the body’s natural production of antioxidants.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
The typical safe dosage for turmeric (curcumin) ranges from 500 to 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
The regimen included omega-3s; the antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine, commonly referred to as NAC; creatine, an amino acid supplement often used in athletic training; curcumin, an anti-inflammatory supplement derived from the turmeric plant, and more.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
Multiple studies have found that curcumin supplements can reduce pain and inflammation in people with osteoarthritis or other joint conditions.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
The typical safe dosage for turmeric (curcumin) ranges from 500 to 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
The regimen included omega-3s; the antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine, commonly referred to as NAC; creatine, an amino acid supplement often used in athletic training; curcumin, an anti-inflammatory supplement derived from the turmeric plant, and more.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
Multiple studies have found that curcumin supplements can reduce pain and inflammation in people with osteoarthritis or other joint conditions.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Jan. 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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