What is curcumin used for?
Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric and the source of the spice’s vibrant colour.
Somewhere between 2% and 6% of turmeric is made up of curcuminoids, active plant compounds, some of which are curcumin.
Curcumin is prized for its antioxidant properties, helping to protect the body from the damage that can be caused by free radicals.