Curcumin
What Is Curcumin?
Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric. It’s what gives the spice its yellow color. Turmeric has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, but the science on curcumin has only gotten serious in the last 15 years.
Here’s the catch that most supplement companies won’t tell you. Plain curcumin has terrible bioavailability. Your body can’t absorb it. If you’re taking a basic turmeric capsule, almost none of it reaches your bloodstream.