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Turmeric Powder

-3.5

Curcumin content provides powerful anti-inflammatory effects by blocking NF-kB pathways and reducing multiple inflammatory markers.

Ingredient score breakdown

Curcumin

-2.5

Potent polyphenol that inhibits inflammatory enzymes and reduces cytokine production across multiple pathways.

Turmerone

-0.6

Aromatic compound with neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties.

Curcuminoids

-0.4

Additional bioactive compounds that enhance overall antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Turmeric is low FODMAP and generally well-tolerated in typical culinary amounts.

Healthier alternatives

  • ginger powder
  • cinnamon

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