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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.
The health benefits of turmeric come from its active ingredient curcumin, which also gives it its yellowy-orange colouring and its pungent taste and smell. Curcumin is also has powerful antioxidant, anti inflammatory and antibacterial properties among other health benefits making it a great addition to any diet.urmeric also protects both the stomach and liver. By lining the stomach it can help protect against toxins such as alcohol and this combined with the positive effects on the liver make it useful as damage limitation for alcoholism.