Taking turmeric alone? Doctor says you may be getting almost none of its benefits

Turmeric has long been celebrated as a healing staple in Indian households, but according to a doctor, most people may be consuming it in a way that offers little real benefit.

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Hyderabad-based dermatologist Dr Pooja Reddy recently took to Instagram to debunk common myths around the golden spice, pointing out that turmeric, when consumed on its own, is poorly absorbed by the body.

In a post shared on January 27, Dr Reddy explained that while turmeric contains curcumin, a compound known for its antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties, the body struggles to use it effectively. “Turmeric is not the powerful antiinflammatory you think it is on its own,” she said, highlighting what she calls the '1 percent problem'.