✅ Turmeric (the active component of which is curcumin) is a spice commonly used in Indian cuisine with known anti-inflammatory properties. 👇 Turmeric reduces inflammatory markers like IL-6 & TNF-alpha. It also inhibits the COX-2 enzyme (similar to NSAIDs). 😷 Regarding detoxing the body, there are some animal studies showing it may help enhance liver function, but I did not find any quality human studies confirming that claim. 🧠 As for reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, there are basic science studies showing it may help your body remove the amyloid deposits found in Alzheimer’s, but I did not find any quality clinical human studies. ✅ The recommended dose is 500 to 2000 mg per day. In the studies I’ve looked at it, the dose taken is usually around 1000-1500 mg. 👉 Absorption is an issue with turmeric, so some people combine it with black pepper (piperine), which can significantly increase the absorption, sometimes by upto 2000%. When that is the case, it might be easie...