Turmeric (Curcuma longa) → Comparable to: Acetaminophen (pain & inflammation relief) Curcumin, turmeric’s active compound, shows anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties similar to NSAIDs and acetaminophen in mild to moderate pain. It also supports liver detox and boosts glutathione levels — rather than depleting them. Berberine → Comparable to: Metformin (blood sugar control) Found in plants like Goldenseal and Barberry, berberine activates AMPK — the same cellular pathway metformin uses — im