How to Dissolve Curcumin

Curcumin is a compound often found in turmeric or on its own as a spice or vitamin supplement. According to Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute, which conducts research on micronutrients like curcumin, studies have shown that taking curcumin can help to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal cancers, and may even contribute to reducing the effects of Alzheimer's disease. Because curcumin is not common in many foods, those wishing to take it may need to purchase supplemental curcumin and dissolve it in their own foods, and only certain foods will properly dissolve curcumin.

Things You'll Need

• Curcumin (900 mg)
• Natural edible oils
• Teaspoon
• Butter
• Microwave or stove
• Dark chocolate

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Instructions

• 1

  Determine the amount of curcumin you should ingest by speaking with your doctor. Dosage recommendations will vary by person, and only your doctor can tell you what is safe for you. All examples in this article are based on 900 mg of curcumin; adjust measurements as necessary for your recommended dose.

• 2

  Mix 900 mg of curcumin with one teaspoon of fish oil, flax seed oil, olive oil or canola oil. The curcumin will dissolve in the oil. All of these oils are edible and can be consumed directly off the teaspoon, or mixed or poured onto other foods for consumption.

• 3

  Warm one teaspoon of butter in a microwave or on a stove top until it is slightly mushy. Mix 900 mg of curcumin into the butter to dissolve the curcumin. You can then eat the butter directly or spread it onto toast or crackers to consume the curcumin.

• 4

  Melt 18 grams of dark chocolate in the microwave or on a stove top. Mix 900 mg of curcumin into the melted chocolate. Consume the chocolate directly, spread it over another food or refrigerate for later consumption. The curcumin will not change the taste of the chocolate.