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Turmeric

Curcumin — 3,000+ peer-reviewed studies. One of the most studied anti-inflammatory compounds in clinical research. Directly addresses the elevated baseline inflammatory load in Black Americans.

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Why it is ours

Available at every grocery store. $2-4 per jar provides months of daily use.

What it does

Comparable anti-inflammatory effects to some NSAIDs in chronic low-level inflammation. CRITICAL: Black pepper (piperine) increases curcumin bioavailability by 2,000%. Always pair turmeric with black pepper. Healthy fat further increases absorption. Traditional preparations always included both.

How it is cooked

ALWAYS pair with black pepper and a healthy fat. 1/2 to 1 tsp daily. Add to soups, rice, eggs, or as golden milk (turmeric + black pepper + ginger + coconut milk).

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