Turmeric's golden hue hides powerful health benefits. Scientific studies reveal powdered turmeric, especially when cooked with fats and black pepper, delivers curcumin more effectively than raw. This ...

Turmeric, the golden-yellow spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, has long been valued for both its flavour and health benefits. Scientific research increasingly highlights its potent bioactive ...

Turmeric and its main antioxidant, curcumin, have anti-inflammatory effects. They may help reduce pain, boost heart health, and reduce depression.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Both raw and powdered turmeric offer antioxidants, but ...

More than just adding flavor, color and aroma to our food, spices tell a story. Take turmeric, for example, which was first used nearly 4,000 years ago in India before spreading through China, East ...

At the end of 2019, it was reported that turmeric, a spice that was once only known to Southeast Asia, had racked up $328 million in annual U.S. sales as a dietary supplement. It's only increased in ...