The curcumin in turmeric appears to inhibit the production of inflammatory prostaglandins and leukotrienes, reducing inflammation. 姜黄素对关节发炎也有裨益，能阻止引起发炎的前列腺素和白三烯等的生产，减少炎症。
In contrast, the production of proinflammatory leukotrienes increased significantly among persons not receiving the nutrient. 对比之下，未提供营养的那一组，前炎症物质白细胞三烯浓度有明显提高。
The scientists found that after only two weeks of supplementation generation of proinflammatory leukotrienes by leukocytes decreased significantly in the intervention group. 科学家发现，仅仅提供此物品两周之后，白细胞生成的前验证物质白细胞三烯在介入的一组中有显著降低。
