Turmeric is a popular spice used in a lot of Asian curries. Known for its bright orange colour and mild spice, turmeric has potent anti-inflammatory properties which studies have shown reduce joint pain, protect against long term disease and reduce chronic inflammation. As a nutritionist I like to weave into my daily meals with recipes such as this turmeric dahl or cauliflower turmeric soup, however if you're suffering from chronic inflammation or joint pain, you can take high strength turmeric supplements known as curcumin. But what does science say? Does this spice really live up to its hype?

The science behind turmeric

According to pharmacists Curley , curcumin uses its power by targeting the messengers that drive inflammation forward. "Laboratory studies found that it can bloc

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