Turmeric is a tall plant which grows in Asia and Central America.

The ground up root of the plant, turmeric powder, is well known as a spice, which is commonly used in Asian cooking.

But turmeric has also been used for thousands of years in both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine.

Turmeric is part of the zingeberaceae family of flowering plants which also includes other aromatic herbs such as ginger.

Taking a turmeric supplement can be beneficial.

It is a source of antioxidants, which may help to support the body’s natural defences against free radicals, which can cause damage to the cells.

Turmeric has lots of health benefits. The benefits of taking turmeric include helping to maintain healthy joints and joint tissue, as well as helping to support the body’s digestive system.

These turmeric tablets also include black pepper.

The black pepper in this turmeric supplement helps to promote the absorption of turmeric into the body and helps to unleash its health benefits.

Between two and six per cent of turmeric consists of curcuminoids or active plant compounds. Most of this is curcumin.

Curcumin has been isolated by scientists as the most active ingredient in turmeric. It gives turmeric its yellow colour and contain antioxidants.

Take one of these turmeric capsules twice daily, preferably with meals.

They are suitable for vegans.