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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Some evidence suggests that curcumin might alleviate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.
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Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
Taking antidepressants or antibiotics with curcumin, for example, could raise the risk of adverse side effects.
—Novella Lui, Health, 3 May 2024
Taking berberine and curcumin together might help reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research suggests.
—Novella Lui, Health, 3 May 2024
The ancient texts of Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, praised the ingredient—an excellent source of curcumin—for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial merits.
—Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 Apr. 2024
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Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
Taking antidepressants or antibiotics with curcumin, for example, could raise the risk of adverse side effects.
—Novella Lui, Health, 3 May 2024
Taking berberine and curcumin together might help reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research suggests.
—Novella Lui, Health, 3 May 2024
The ancient texts of Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, praised the ingredient—an excellent source of curcumin—for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial merits.
—Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 Apr. 2024
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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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