India, Feb. 2 -- Turmeric has long been hailed as a powerful anti-inflammatory, and doctors say the remedy for chronic inflammation may be hiding in plain sight in your kitchen. But here's the catch: turmeric does not work nearly as well on its own as most people believe. Despite its impressive reputation, the body struggles to absorb curcumin - turmeric's active compound - and much of its benefit is broken down by the liver before it ever reaches the bloodstream. That is why experts stress that turmeric only fulfils its true potential when paired with the right ingredients that enhance absorption.

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