There has been a lot of talk in the press and on various health and wellness sites lately about how amazing turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin are, and how they can benefits the entire body. It’s hard to know sometimes what is fact and what is fiction. Below are five evidence-based claims about the health benefits of this spice.

Turmeric Contains Powerful Bioactive Compounds

Turmeric, the deep golden spice which gives so many curries their distinctive color, has been used in Indian cooking and medicine for thousands of year, particularly in the holistic approach to health known as Ayurveda. Is …read more