Key Takeaways

Turmeric has slightly more antioxidant benefits than ginger.

Ginger's antioxidants come from gingerols, which fight free radicals.

Curcumin in turmeric helps block enzymes that cause pain.

Turmeric offers slightly more antioxidant benefits than ginger. However, both provide substantial health benefits due to their active compounds: curcumin (in turmeric); and gingerols and shagols (in ginger).

What Are Turmeric and Ginger?

Turmeric ( Curcuma longa ) and ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) are flowering plants with long histories of culinary and medical uses.

They each contain bioactive compounds offering health benefits:

Turmeric : It contains the bioactive compound curcumin, which is responsible for its yellow-orange color and antioxidant effects.

Ginger : It co

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