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The truth about turmeric's 'health benefits'
Turmeric is everywhere these days. It is touted as a superfood, with its curcumin extract being sold in supplement form as protection against everything from hay fever and arthritis to symptoms of menopause. But what does the science say?
Columnist Alice Klein digs into the rise of turmeric’s medicinal uses and finds that much of its popularity comes from research that has now been retracted. Plus, taking high doses of curcumin can even be risky.
Tap the link to read more: newscientist.com/article/2528418-do-turmeric-and-curcumin-have-any-actual-health-benefits
#health #turmeric
The truth about turmeric's 'health benefits'
Turmeric is everywhere these days. It is touted as a superfood, with its curcumin extract being sold in supplement form as protection against everything from hay fever and arthritis to symptoms of menopause. But what does the science say?
Columnist Alice Klein digs into the rise of turmeric’s medicinal uses and finds that much of its popularity comes from research that has now been retracted. Plus, taking high doses of curcumin can even be risky.
Tap the link to read more: newscientist.com/article/2528418-do-turmeric-and-curcumin-have-any-actual-health-benefits
#health #turmeric
