All posts tagged "turmeric"

  • Curcumin and Curcuminoids

    Curcumin and curcuminoids are very closely related as Curcumin is the primary curcuminoid, or chemical compound found in the cherished Indian spice known as turmeric. Turmeric contains two other curcuminoids: desmethoxycurcumin and bis-desmethoxycurcumin. There has been an...

    • Posted May 31, 2012
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  • Turmeric Supplements

    Turmeric supplements are a product of turmeric, also affectionately known as Indian saffron or yellow ginger. Turmeric is an Indian spice from India which originates from the Curcuma longa plant. The rhizome, or rootstock of turmeric is...

    • Posted May 31, 2012
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  • Curcumin and Cancer Fighting Foods

    Turmeric may be sitting in your cupboard right now along with some of the other cancer fighting foods known as herbs and spices: cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and garlic.  While these foods offer their own brand of...

    • Posted May 31, 2012
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