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Turmeric extract: why a short course beats a daily habit

A 4-week trial of 1,500 mg turmeric extract matched ibuprofen on knee pain. Here is why turmeric works best as a short, targeted course, not a daily habit.

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Turmeric and Black Pepper: Why They Have to Come Together

Turmeric's curcumin is barely absorbed alone. Black pepper's piperine raises its absorption by up to 2,000 percent. Here is why the two belong together.