Turmeric Isn’t Just For Inflammation — Massive Study Finds 8 More Benefits
Key takeaways
- It’s been used in both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for its healing properties for thousands of years.
- Researchers recently conducted a sweeping review of curcumin supplements and their true therapeutic impact1 on various health conditions.
- Shop nowBenefits of curcumin supplements Blood sugar: Analysis showed that curcumin significantly lowered fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c (a longer-term measure of blood sugar control), and insulin resistance.
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Author: Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDNMay 16, 2026Registered Dietitian Nutritionist By Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDNRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Texas Christian University and a master’s in nutrition interventions, communication, and behavior change from Tufts University. She lives in Newport Beach, California, and enjoys connecting people to the food they eat and how it influences health and wellbeing.Image by SolStock / iStockMay 16, 2026Turmeric has a longstanding reputation as an anti-inflammatory spice. It’s been used in both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for its healing properties for thousands of years.
Now, modern research is documenting the far-reaching health impacts of using turmeric in everyday cooking and taking a targeted turmeric supplement that features curcumin—the main active anti-inflammatory ingredient of the spice.
Researchers recently conducted a sweeping review of curcumin supplements and their true therapeutic impact1 on various health conditions. Overall, they found that they are particularly helpful in these nine areas (and yes, one is inflammation).