Turmeric, made from the roots of the Curcuma longa plant, is an ancient Indian spice that is becoming a popular herbal supplement due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. The Curcumin in Turmeric provides powerful antioxidant activity that helps neutralize free radicals which are responsible for the aging process and Heart Disease.  It is a vibrant yellow color. Out of various common spices, turmeric has one of the highest antioxidant contents and falls within the top ten of the fifty antioxidant-containing foods.