Turmeric Curcumin
Turmeric comes from the underground stem of Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family. Curcumin is its main yellow compound, alongside related curcuminoids.
Also listed as Turmeric Root Extract 30:1, Turmeric extract, Curry Extract, Curcuma
Where does turmeric fit in food?
Turmeric is used as a spice in dishes and drinks. The Verbraucherzentrale distinguishes customary food amounts from concentrated supplements: extract studies cannot be translated into a spoonful of powder with an equivalent clinical effect. Curcumin content and extraction methods vary, so a single therapeutic food-serving value would be misleading. 1
Does adding black pepper change the picture?
Piperine from black pepper can increase curcumin absorption. In supplements, isolated piperine can also affect the absorption of medicines. The familiar pairing in cooking should not be confused with the concentrated combinations assessed by the BfR. 1 2