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Isolated curcumin is taken from the root and many people often take this as a remedy since it is more potent than turmeric powder. Health Benefits of Turmeric Largely due to its curcumin content, Turmeric is often credited with these benefits: 1  Fighting inflammation. 2  As an antioxidant. 3  Protects the heart in various ways. 4  Helpful for arthritis. 5  Brain boosting. 6  May be helpful for fighting diabetes and cancer.
Other preliminary lab studies suggest that curcumin or turmeric might protect against types of colitis, stomach ulcers, and high cholesterol. Based on studies, turmeric and curcumin might also help treat upset stomach, diabetes, depression, HIV, uveitis, and viral infections. But itâs important to keep in mind that most of these studies have been done in the laboratory. Researchers havenât yet conducted significant studies on the benefits of turmeric and curcumin. So it's too early to say what health benefits turmeric might have. How much turmeric should you take? Turmeric is an unproven treatment, though it has years of traditional use and some preliminary convincing research. There is no standard dosage.