The active ingredient in tumeric is curcumin. It is showing huge benefits in studies. It also reduces endothelial inflammation in blood vessels.

However, this supplement is poorly absorbed. There are two basic types (and one very experimental one hard to find from a lab) that have enhanced absorption.

One is called Curcugel and is only sold at www.epic4health.com
http://www.epic4health.com/cuul500mgena.html
This is the one I use currently.

The other is Doctor's Best Curcumin with Bioperine. Now Bioperine enhances absorption of many things, including DRUGS, so use of this with RX meds may be a problem.
Not all the data is in yet for Bioperine and all drugs, so I tend to not recommend this to everyone.

This is the link to Longvida which is still new.
http://www.nutrivene.com/view_item.p...FSMNDQodg2VnPQ
It is the most expensive but if its claims are true, it is worth the price--which has come down to this new introductory offer.

I've been adding curry spice to my stews and soups for several years now. The fat in the food helps with absorption too. A light curry in chicken soup is really nice! You can start with just a little bit, and get used to it, (I have to do this with my husband) and then increase as you like.

I think we'll see much more about curcumin in the near future. This is one supplement that has alot going for it for just about everyone!