This document discusses curcumin, an active compound found in turmeric. It summarizes the health benefits of curcumin, which include fighting inflammation and chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. Specifically, curcumin may help treat Alzheimer's by binding to beta-amyloid proteins in the brain. The document recommends taking curcumin supplements to receive its health benefits, as curcumin intake from food alone may not provide enough. It concludes that curcumin can act as a cancer prevention supplement by reducing inflammation and destroying mutated cancer cells.