Known for its vibrant golden colour, turmeric has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine for its natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It’s been used for centuries in anti-inflammatory beverages like golden milk, while it might already be your go-to spice in cooking. Taking it as a supplement is another good way to reap its benefits.“Because curcumin is present in such small amounts and is poorly absorbed in its natural form, food sources alone are unlikely to provide a therapeutic benefit, making supplementation the more effective route,” says registered nutritional therapist Georgie Grant.From the curcuma longa plant, turmeric’s active ingredient “curcumin (which makes up only around 3 per cent of pure turmeric powder), has been extensively researched for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cardioprotective and antirheumatic properties, with emerging evidence also suggesting benefits for brain function and mood,” says to Grant.Keen to add this supplement to your regime? Below Grant lists best tumeric supplements to buy, and how they can support your immune system and help with inflammation. Read more: Best collagen supplements, testedI tested out some of the expert picks (Alice Reynolds/The Independent)Best value – Pharma Nord bio-curcumin: £25.50, Victoriahealth.comBest for overall bioavailability – Solgar full spectrum curcumin: £32.26, Hollandandbarrett.comBest for for cognitive health – NaturesPlus longvida optimised curcumin 500: £34.95, Amazon.co.ukBest for joint health – Pure Encapsulations glucosamine, MSM with ginger & turmeric: £47.70, Amazon.co.ukBest for a whole food approach – Wild Nutrition organic turmaforte turmeric: £41, Amazon.co.ukRead more: Best apple cider vinegar drinks, recommended by experts