Curry Cures...?

Turmeric is a spice widely used especially in Indian and South Asian cuisine. It is yellow is color, mildly spicy, and has earthy flavoring, and is related to the ginger plant.


Turmeric's primary active component is a molecule called curcumin, a powerful antioxidant.  While it is not proven to cure arthritis, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin may help reduce the swelling in joints and thus alleviate the pain of arthritis.


When taking turmeric as a health aid, it should be remembered that curcumin is substantially more bioavailable when taken along with a bit of black pepper.