Curcumin is a yellow pigment produced by certain kinds of plants – a type of curcuminoid that is a natural antioxidant and possesses potent anti-inflammatory properties. It is derived primarily from the Turmeric plant which is a common ingredient in many curries to add flavor, color, and nutritive value.The health benefits of curcumin have been researched extensively, and links to some excellent studies are listed below. It has been shown to be a powerful natural anti-inflammatory and is well-tolerated having minimal risk of side-effects. Coupled with Optivida Hemp Extract 540, Optivida Liposomal Curcumin gives a knock-out punch to most inflammatory conditions.Additional benefits of Optivida Liposomal Curcumin include:• Alleviates Inflammation• Promotes Skin Health• Regulates Blood Sugar• May Have Anti-Cancer Properties• May Improve Mental Health• Helps Prevent Blood Clots• Relieves Joint Pain• Balances Cholesterol• Enhances Detoxification• Boosts Brain FunctionNutritional FactsLinks to more Curcumin Studies:http://carcin.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2012/10/01/carcin.bgs312.abstracthttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121012112152.htmhttp://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-10/lm-pcc101212.phphttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/251461.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/251461.phphttps://academic.oup.com/carcinhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23609199https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3281036/