Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin : Waking Times

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Turmeric and curcumin have many health benefits but pay attention to their differences and side effects.

Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin

Deane Alban, Contributor Waking Times

Turmeric and curcumin have many health benefits but pay attention to their differences and side effects. Learn if they work better as food or supplements …

Historically spices were treasured for the unique flavors they brought to food and for their healing properties.

Most spices provide some medicinal benefits.

But one spice that stands above the rest is turmeric.

The health benefits of turmeric are regularly in the news. It’s been reported as a potential treatment for diseases as diverse as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, psoriasis, and Alzheimer’s.

But does this spice live up to its press?

And can you get the benefits you want just from the food you eat? Or do you need to take a turmeric supplement?

What are the differences between turmeric and curcumin?

Are there any side effects or drug interactions to watch out for?

Here’s what we found out.

It Starts with Turmeric…

Finish reading: Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin : Waking Times

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