Do You Need Oil to Absorb Turmeric? The Answer May Surprise You
                                
                                
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                                Over 4,000 years of use in Ayurvedic medicine has established turmeric as a revered spice. However, the active compound, curcumin, has a notoriously low bioavailability, leading many to question: do you need oil to absorb turmeric?.