Courtney Southwick is a writer focusing on health, nutrition, and disease. She has been blogging for the past two years at CourtneySouthwick.com. She writes blogs and articles for online publications ...

To understand curcumin, we first need to understand polyphenols. Polyphenols are compounds found in many plant foods, and they generally act as antioxidants, which can help protect the plants (and ...

True or false? Turmeric and curcumin are the same thing. If you said false, you are correct. Still, many consumers are confused. People talk about using turmeric as if it’s the answer to how to ...

Not a lover of Indian food? A new study might change your mind. Researchers have found that a compound in turmeric — the spice that gives curry its golden color — could help to improve the mood and ...

Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping: Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in people ...