Conclusion
Curcumin is a highly potent compound that improves your body’s function, slows aging, and boosts energy and mood. Turmeric is the best way to add curcumin to your meals, but the amount of curcumin in turmeric is relatively low. A curcumin supplement may be beneficial for people who hope to treat an existing disorder.
However, taking a curcumin supplement alone still does not mean that much of it will get into your bloodstream. For that, make sure the supplement you choose also contains a substance called piperine. Piperine is an active compound in black pepper that has all sorts of health benefits on its own, in addition to increasing the capacity of your body to absorb curcumin by 2,000%!
When you eat turmeric, be sure to include some black pepper. That’s no problem because the two spices taste great together. And here’s some more news that we hope is welcome – curcumin is fat soluble, so it works best when taken with a fatty meal. Though we don’t recommend indulging in too many unhealthy trans fats, feel free to load up on avocado, nuts, and even eggs with meals that include curcumin.