13/10/2025
🌕✨ Turmeric / Curcumin — Small Spice, Big Science
SLIDE 1 — Gallbladder Nudge
A small curcumin dose made the gallbladder contract in a clinical test, which helps release bile—your built-in fat-digestion juice. If you’ve had gallstones or gallbladder issues, talk to your provider first.
PubMed Identifier: 9619120
SLIDE 2 — Black Pepper Power-Up
Curcumin on its own doesn’t absorb well. Pair it with black pepper’s piperine and your body can take in way more—about a 20× boost in one human study using 20 mg piperine with 2 g curcumin.
PubMed Identifier: 12495265
SLIDE 3 — Prediabetes Protector
In a 9-month trial with people who had prediabetes, those taking curcumin were less likely to progress to type 2 diabetes than those on placebo. It’s promising—always pair with smart food + movement.
PubMed Identifier: 22773702
SLIDE 4 — Sore-Muscle Support
After tough workouts, curcumin has been shown to reduce muscle soreness and support faster recovery in studies. Think of it as a small edge—sleep, hydration, and protein still do the heavy lifting.
PubMed Identifier: 35574627
SLIDE 5 — Mouthwash, But Make It Golden
Curcumin mouthwashes have shown anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis effects—sometimes performing close to chlorhexidine, the dental standard. Cool for short-term use (plus, brush and floss!).
PubMed Identifier: 34013606
From kitchen staple to lab-backed all-star, turmeric proves it’s more than a curry color—it’s thoughtful science in a teaspoon.
