What it does
Five things a daily teaspoon is working on
Daily matters more than dose. A cup you'll actually make every day beats a stronger one you won't.
The most studied use. Trials look at whether curcumin eases stiffness and soreness in knees and hands over weeks, not days.
Research examines markers of inflammation in blood, and whether a daily dose moves them over a sustained period.
Ginger is investigated for nausea and gastric emptying; turmeric for bile flow and general gut comfort.
Studies look at muscle soreness and recovery time in trained and untrained people alike.
Less about the spices than the ritual — a warm, caffeine-free drink at a consistent hour.