Curcumin 101: Benefits, Dosage and Side Effects (2025)
Contents What is Curcumin? Benefits of Curcumin Dosage Curcumin Combined With Other Supplements Bioavailability Side Effects Online Shopping Guide 1. What is Curcumin? Turmeric is a spice well-known for its health-promoting properties. Curcumin is derived from the spice turmeric, and it has been used as a medicinal compound dating back over 5000 years. Today, curcumin is studied as an anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer compound because of its ability to modify multiple key biochemical pathways. It has been used for its medicinal properties and countless studies have shown its anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-biotic, and anti-fungal benefits. It has been used for joint pain, digestive issues, and many other chronic health conditions. Turmeric vs Curcumin Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is actually the main active ingredient in turmeric spice. Turmeric (Curcuma longa), is a member of the ginger family of plants. Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color. However, t...