Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice known for its signature golden color and its use in traditional medicine, like Ayurveda (India's traditional system of medicine), for over 6,000 years. Some ...

Turmeric was linked to a small increase in weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes in a recent scientific analysis. Other research has linked turmeric to small amounts of weight loss. Doctors say ...

Turmeric may help reduce body fat when taken with lifestyle changes. Higher doses of curcumin in supplements can be more effective than turmeric in food. Pairing turmeric with black pepper or fat can ...