Turmeric contains curcumin, a natural substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to help ease symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain and inflammation. Curcumin may also protect against certain types of skin diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, colitis, stomach ulcers, high cholesterol, help treat upset stomach, scabies, diabetes, viral infections, and quickly normalize the body after giving birth. Poperine can enhance the absorption or bioavailability of curcumin from turmeric.