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Is curcumin absorbed when you eat tumeric?
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Yes!: Turmeric is a cornerstone of traditional chinese and ayurvedic health practices. Turmeric contains plant-based antioxidants that help fight cell-damaging free radicals called curcuminoids.Claims of enhancing brain health have not been proven, but many prominent nutritionists agree that antioxxidants are beneficial, so there may be some validity as one of several nutritional support.
Answered 5/13/2016
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Poorly absorbed: Thus it should be taken with black pepper to increase absorption.
Answered 10/22/2015
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