Do turmeric and curcumin have any actual health benefits?
4 hours ago
- #Curcumin Research
- #Turmeric
- #Health Supplements
- Golden milk is a popular winter drink made with turmeric, spices, and honey, believed to have medicinal properties due to curcumin.
- Curcumin research gained traction from Bharat Aggarwal's work, but over 30 of his papers were retracted due to concerns about authenticity.
- Scientific reviews highlight curcumin's poor solubility, instability, and low bioavailability, making it ineffective as a therapeutic drug.
- Clinical trials have failed to show convincing benefits of curcumin for conditions like cancer or arthritis, and supplements may cause liver issues.
- Turmeric products have been recalled for adulteration with harmful substances like lead chromate, posing health risks, especially to children.