Turmeric is well known for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is important to choose your turmeric wisely and a good supplier will be able to tell you the curcumin percentage which ideally should between 3-5%. The two other important ingredients are coconut oil for better absorption and freshly ground black pepper which contains a substance called Piperine. Studies show that the inclusion of piperine increases the uptake of curcumin.