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  Why do people take turmeric? Curcumin, a substance in turmeric, may help to reduce  inflammation . Several studies suggest that it might ease  symptoms of osteoarthritis  and  rheumatoid arthritis , like pain and  inflammation . Other compounds in turmeric might also be medicinal. In lab tests, curcumin seems to block the growth of certain kinds of tumors. One study showed that turmeric extract containing curcumin could -- in some cases -- stabilize colorectal cancer that wasn't helped by other treatments. But more research is needed. Other preliminary lab studies suggest that curcumin or turmeric might protect against types of   colitis ,   stomach   ulcers, and high cholesterol. Based on  studies, turmeric and curcumin might also help treat   upset stomach , diabetes, depression,   HIV , uveitis, and   viral infections . But it’s important to keep in mind that most of these studies have been done in the laboratory. Res...