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Curcumin seems to be gaining momentum in the supplement space, and it’s not too surprising why.
Studies show it has a number of health benefits, including reducing inflammation and joint pain.
That said, it’s not as simple as eating a bunch of turmeric. If you want to get the most out of curcumin, you need to take the right amount of the right type.
In this podcast, you’re going to learn what curcumin is, what it’s benefits are, the best type of curcumin to take (and how much), and more.
Timestamps:
3:24 – What is curcumin?
4:35 – Why do people supplement with curcumin?
12:48 – How can curcumin help your body?
22:27 – What are the side effects of curcumin?
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