Turmeric

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a golden-yellow spice derived from the rhizome of a plant native to Southeast Asia, with a rich history in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The primary bioactive compounds are curcuminoids, with curcumin being the most potent and extensively researched. In dietary supplement form, turmeric is typically highly concentrated to provide therapeutic doses of these active molecules, which are often difficult to obtain through diet alone.