Turmeric is a culinary and traditional food ingredient used for over 4,000 years across South Asian cuisine and Ayurvedic traditions. Its golden-yellow colour comes from curcumin, a polyphenol compound that has attracted significant scientific interest for its antioxidant activity.

Why it's used in the Beauty & Wellbeing Blend

As a food ingredient, turmeric contributes antioxidant compounds to the daily diet. Antioxidants help protect cells from oxidative stress, a recognised association in food science. Turmeric has a long history of culinary use and is a naturally rich source of polyphenol antioxidants including curcumin.

Key nutritional benefits

• Rich source of polyphenol antioxidants contributes antioxidant activity to the diet

• Helps protect cells from oxidative stress as part of a varied diet

• Long history of culinary use in traditional food cultures

The research

Study - Curcumin antioxidant activity (PMC review)

A comprehensive review published in the AAPS Journal, indexed on PubMed Central, examined the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory associations of curcumin in study conditions across a wide range of research. Note: while curcumin has been extensively studied, many findings are preclinical and the human evidence base continues to develop. These associations support turmeric's inclusion as a naturally antioxidant-rich food ingredient.

→ Read the curcumin review on PMC

FOUND IN: Beauty & Wellbeing Blend

HOW TO USE: Mix into water, smoothies, or yoghurt. The blend's natural berry flavour balances turmeric's earthy profile.