About Turmeric

Turmeric is a flowering plant belonging to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, and is widely recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties, primarily attributed to its active compounds known as curcuminoids. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and is now popular in dietary supplements for its potential health benefits.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
48

At a glance

Approval status

GRAS

Compare All Forms

4 forms

Compare supplement forms of Turmeric by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

High Moderate Low
Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
BCM-95 — — — View →
Curcumin C3 Complex
  • Label category: natural
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Turmeric
  • CAS: 458-37-7
  • Label category: natural
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Turmeric (Curcumin)
  • CAS: 458-37-7
  • Label category: Natural (Turmeric root)
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

Indian saffron

Type: Botanicals

Category for Botanicals ingredients

Watch out for

Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.

  • May enhance the effects of anticoagulant medications.
  • Can interact with medications metabolized by the liver.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Turmeric forms:

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Turmeric forms:

What does the research say?

Numerous studies have shown the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of curcumin. Clinical trials indicate its potential benefits in managing conditions like arthritis, metabolic syndrome, and certain types of cancer.