curcumin
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.
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.