Guest Blog: Reliable Test Developed to Identify Synthetic Curcumin

Curcumin is a high-potency extract of the herb turmeric prized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. As curcumin demand increases, the competition for this medicinal herb has also increased. This has given rise to a “false” botanical entering the natural health market: synthetic curcumin. Synthetic curcumin is created using petrochemicals and is not a natural compound.