Studies show that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is especially effective at decreasing pain caused by arthritis ( In fact, a review of 8 studies found that taking 1,000 mg of curcumin was as effective at reducing joint pain as certain pain medications in those with arthritis ( Another small study in 40 people with osteoarthritis showed that taking 1,500 mg of curcumin daily significantly reduced pain and improved physical function, compared with a placebo ( Ginger has also been shown to decrease chronic pain associated with arthritis, along with several other conditions ( For example, one 5-day study in 120 women noted that taking 500 mg of ginger root powder 3 times daily reduced the intensity and duration of menstrual pain ( Another study in 74 people found that taking 2 grams of ginger for 11 days significantly reduced muscle pain caused by exercise ( Support immune function Many people take turmeric and ginger at the first sign of sickness, hoping to enhance immune function and sidestep cold or flu symptoms
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Notably, short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing bacteria, especially butyrate producers like Roseburia and Faecalibacterium , are depleted (tofilov et al., 2022)
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