Curcumin is the compound that comes from Turmeric, a plant of the ginger family. Curcumin is a polyphenol with anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to reduce inflammatory markers and increase the levels of antioxidants in the body. Long-term inflammation is the cause of many chronic health problems and by supplementing with Curcumin you may be able to increase your overall well-being. Research suggests that curcumin may help in the management of oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, anxiety, and hyperlipidemia. It may also help in the management of exercise-induced inflammation and muscle tenderness, thus enhancing recovery and subsequent performance in active people. Research suggests that curcumin can help in the management of oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, anxiety, and hyperlipidemia. It may also help in the management of exercise-induced inflammation and muscle tenderness, thus enhancing recovery and subsequent performance in active people.