Turmeric Capsules - Natural Anti-Inflammatory Supplement

Turmeric capsules contain the active compound curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Category
Supplement
Where to get
Available in pharmacies, health stores, and online.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Turmeric Capsules FAQ


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Are turmeric capsules safe?

Most of the studies reviewed found turmeric capsules are safe to take, and they have minimal side effects. The National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health states that gastrointestinal upset might occur if you take high doses of the supplement, or for a long time.

What is turmeric & how does it work?

Turmeric is an herb with a long history in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine. The herb contains a class of compounds called curcuminoids, the most prevalent of which is curcumin. Curcumin may reduce pain from arthritis, help regulate blood sugar levels, and improve cholesterol levels, among other benefits.

Is turmeric a spice?

Turmeric is a spice that comes from a plant. Turmeric is also known as Curcuma, Curcumin, Halada, Haldi, Haridra, Indian Saffron, Nisha, Pian Jiang Huang, Rajani, Safran Bourbon, Safran de Batallita, Safran des Indes, Turmeric Root, Yu Jin, and other names. Turmeric should not be confused with Javanese turmeric root (Curcuma zedoaria).

What are turmeric spices & supplements?

Turmeric spices and supplements are made from the rhizome—or root—of the plant, which are ground up. Here's all you need to know about health benefits of turmeric, and how to add it to your diet. Turmeric is widely known to contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

What is a high quality Turmeric supplement?

This high quality turmeric supplement includes 100 mg of turmeric extract per serving, lower than the Care/of option above. However, unlike the Care/of product, it also contains 5.3 mg of BioPerine, a patented extract obtained from black pepper that’s standardized to contain 95% piperine to help maximize absorption.

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