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If you have arthritis, turmeric may be able to offer you some relief
If you have arthritis, turmeric may be able to offer you some relief
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Curcumin is a polyphenol – a type of antioxidant – that contributes to turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties. Several studies, including one in the Journal of Medicinal Food, have suggested that curcumin has the ability to reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in joints afflicted by arthritis.