A 30-year-old member asked:
Which should i buy, curcumin or turmeric, to decrease risk of getting sick from tainted food?
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Dr. Sheeja Francisanswered
Rheumatology 21 years experience
Turmeric: Turmeric is a spice that is available to use in food. Curcumin is the active ingrident contained in turmeric and has multiple health benefits including against infections, inflammation as well as prevention of some cancers.
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Last updated Jan 6, 2013
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