Results for: Curcumin

In Food Science

What is curcumin?

Curcumin, a natural yellow pigment found in turmeric and the activeingredient in curry, has recently attracted considerable attentiondue to its intriguing antioxidant, antican… ( Full Answer )
In Cumin

Is Curcumin the same spice as Cumin?

Cumin is NOT the same as Curcumin. Cumin is a spice that comes from seeds atop a plant somewhat related to parsley. Curcumin is a component of the spice Tumeric or Turmeric, … ( Full Answer )
In Health

Is curcumin good for you?

Curcumin extract is one of the major antioxidant extracts found in the spice turmeric. Through its antioxidant mechanisms, it supports colon health, exert neuroprotective acti… ( Full Answer )
In Medication and Drugs

Is it safe to take curcumin and tramadol?

took 3g of curcumin with 200mg of black pepper followed by 140mg oftramadol...no negative side effects
In Recipes

Which recipes can use curcumin?

Curcumin is found in the spice turmeric, a plant that is native to tropical South Asia where it grows wild in the forests. Curcumin is most commonly found in Asian recipes for… ( Full Answer )
In Vitamins and Supplements

Where can one purchase curcumin supplements?

Curcumin Supplements can be purchased at a local pharmacy or if it is difficult to locate it can also be purchased online at a website such as amazon.
In Chemistry

What is the difference between curcumin and turmeric?

Turmeric is a plant - Curcuma Longa. Curcumin is the most important component of turmeric, used asflavouring and coloring (yellow) agent for foods. The chemical nameis very c… ( Full Answer )