Bharat B. Aggarwal, PhD is one of the early pioneers of research into turmeric and curcumin and has published over 500 peer-reviewed original research papers. He provides remarkable insights into the clinical use of turmeric including controversies around absorption, metabolism and biological effects. We also explore clinical insights based on traditional uses of healing spices as foods.

Further reading:

Kunnumakkara AB, et al. Curcumin, the golden nutraceutical: multitargeting for multiplechronic diseases. Br J Pharmacol. 2017 Jun;174(11):1325-1348.

Aggarwal BB, et al. Curcumin-free turmeric exhibits anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities: Identification of novel components of turmeric. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2013 Sep;57(9):1529-42.