Curcumin

Turmeric extract 🟡 Moderate

A turmeric polyphenol with anti-inflammatory/antioxidant activity; bioavailability is the challenge.

⚠ BleedingSee cautions below; consult your physician for specifics.

Reviewed by Dr. Sungwoong Jung · Last reviewed Jul 16, 2026

Key benefits

Inhibits NF-κB

Induces antioxidant enzymes

Joint & digestion

How it works

Evidence

🟢 StrongSome evidence in joint pain

🟡 Moderate / mixedOverall moderate

The same nutrient can differ for "correcting deficiency" vs "general prevention."

Suggested use

Piperine/lipid forms improve uptake.

A general suggestion, not a prescription.

Cautions & interactions

Bleeding risk with anticoagulants; caution with bile-duct blockage.

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Korea vs USA

🇰🇷 Korea

anti-inflammatory

🇺🇸 USA

high-absorption forms

References

NIH NCCIH — Turmeric ↗

Grades/refs re-verified at each update (draft).

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