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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Manufacturers extract it from turmeric to make highly concentrated curcumin products.
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Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
Turmeric contains curcumin, which offers a range of health benefits.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Similar to salmon, turmeric is also rich in anti-inflammatory compounds—specifically, an antioxidant known as curcumin.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
One detail many people miss: pairing turmeric with black pepper significantly boosts curcumin absorption.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
Turmeric contains curcumin, which offers a range of health benefits.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Similar to salmon, turmeric is also rich in anti-inflammatory compounds—specifically, an antioxidant known as curcumin.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
One detail many people miss: pairing turmeric with black pepper significantly boosts curcumin absorption.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Curcumin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curcumin. Accessed 21 May. 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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