https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2017/02/09/what-is-the-difference-between-turmeric-and-curcumin.aspxTurmeric is widely used as both a spice and a supplement. Curcumin is the powerful bioactive agent found in turmeric and is a nutritional juggernaut . It is important to understand this distinction because these terms are often used interchangeably. AenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2017/02/09/what-is-the-difference-between-turmeric-and-curcumin.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#8371562/9/2017 5:23:59 PM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:837156shelly1986<p>I mince up ginger root and turmeric root and seep it for tea, I heard coconut oil can be added to help absorption is that just as good as black pepper?</p> https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2017/02/09/what-is-the-difference-between-turmeric-and-curcumin.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#8370982/9/2017 10:41:29 AM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:837098camissionary<p>So do we just bypass taking turmeric and take circumin?</p>