The Sad Truth About the Turmeric in Your Golden Latte

What spice is responsible for the vibrant yellow color of golden lattes?

• Cinnamon

• Ginger

• Turmeric

• Saffron

What is the active ingredient in turmeric that researchers often study for its medicinal effects?

• Polyphenols

• Curcumin

• Oxidants

• Cinnamonoids

Why do highly reactive molecules sometimes show misleading positive results in lab tests?

• They solve specific biological problems.

• They are easily absorbed by the body.

• They interfere with the lab tests being run.

• They are always beneficial antioxidants.

What is a common issue with studies on potential cures or treatments conducted only on rats?

• Rats have different dietary needs than humans.

• Many rat cures completely fail in humans.

• Rats are too small to accurately represent human biology.

• Rats cannot absorb the same compounds as humans.