curcumin

noun

cur·​cu·​min ˈkər-kyə-mən How to pronounce curcumin (audio)
: an orange-yellow crystalline compound C21H20O6 that constitutes the chief coloring principle of turmeric

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Studies indicate curcumin slows aging, supports brain health, and reduces inflammation—factors that can influence leg cramps. Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 Studies have shown that turmeric doses up to 8,000 milligrams daily for up to eight months and curcumin doses up to 8,000 milligrams daily for up to three months are safe. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 Side effects reported with curcumin include diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, and yellow stool.8 3. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 Whole turmeric contains low curcumin levels (2% to 9%). Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for curcumin 

Word History

Etymology

French curcumine, from curcum- (from New Latin Curcuma, the turmeric plant, from Arabic kurkum) + -ine -in entry 1

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of curcumin was in 1850

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“Curcumin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curcumin. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

curcumin

noun
cur·​cu·​min ˈkər-kyə-mən How to pronounce curcumin (audio)
: an orange-yellow crystalline compound C21H20O6 that constitutes the chief coloring principle of turmeric
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