Curcumin is the naturally occurring compound found in turmeric root that gives the herb its powerful antioxidant properties for a healthy inflammation response.*† CuraMed is made with the most clinically studied, enhanced bioavailable curcumin in the world. This specialized curcumin contains turmeric essential oil with ar-turmerone and is scientifically proven to be up to 500 times more powerful than turmeric.^ And it stays in the body for up to 8 hours for better results.