Curcumin vs Turmeric

A lot of people use turmeric pills from Walmart or SAMs club and then think they are taking the correct supplement which does not work to relieve joint pains as Turmeric is not the same as Curcumin.

Turmeric is a source of Curcumin.

Turmeric is derived from rhizomes( underground stems) of the plant Curcuma longs,which is a member of ginger family

Turmeric is responsible for yellow color of Indian curry and American mustard.

Curcumin is the active ingredient of turmeric.

Curcumin has anti oxidant and anti inflammatory properties.

A typical turmeric root contains just 2 to 5 % Curcumin so one may need many many capsules of turmeric to get the effect of Curcumin.

Turmeric is best used as a spice in cooking, but for health benefits Curcumin is the best.

Curcumin in some studies showed good absorption if black pepper was added,but results were not consistent.

One particular form of Curcumin called BCM -95 is made by grinding Curcumin particles and then blending with turmeric essential oils ,making it a potent form of Curcumin.

Research has shown Curcumin to a lower risk of 

Arthritis,Alzeimer's disease,Cancer,heart disease,depression,Diabetes ,Psoriasis,wound healing,

Irritable bowel syndrome