Turmeric and ginger get the spotlight — here's what else is worth knowing about.
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Turmeric and ginger get most of the attention in anti-inflammatory food content, and for good reason — but they're not the only spices with an interesting research profile.
Garlic contains sulphur compounds studied for cardiovascular and immune effects. Cinnamon has been studied for blood sugar regulation. Cayenne and other chilli peppers contain capsaicin, which has its own body of inflammation-adjacent research.
Most of the more striking findings come from concentrated supplement doses, not the amount you'd realistically add to a meal. Food-level amounts are still worth using — they add flavour without added sugar or salt, which is a real, if modest, win — just don't expect a dinner-plate sprinkle to match a clinical trial dose.