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Turmeric Inhibits Weight Gain

Dietary curcumin in the form of curry and turmeric appears to inhibit weight gain and body fat, according to results from a new animal model study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists and colleagues.
The study found that supplementing a high-fat diet with curcumin reduced weight gain and total body fat. Animals with curcumin in their [...]