Curcumin

Curcumin is a yellow pigment of the spice turmeric that is being studied in cancer prevention.

What is Curcumin?

Curcumin is a component of the Indian spice turmeric (Curcumin longa), a type of ginger. Curcumin is one of three curcuminoids present in turmeric, the other two being desmethoxycurcumin and bis-desmethoxycurcumin. These curcuminoids give turmeric its yellow color and curcumin is used as a yellow food colorant and food additive.

Curcumin Biosynthesis

Curcumin Health Effects

Can Curcumin Prevent or Treat Prostate Cancer?

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep fried cooking oils and their offspring compared to rats on a normal diet. Deep frying, which involves completely submerging food in hot oil, is a common method of food preparation around the world.

25 Mar 2024

Nanoparticles turbocharge turmeric's curcumin for enhanced health benefits

Study explores nanoparticle-enhanced curcumin formulations, promising to significantly boost its health benefits including anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects by improving bioavailability and bioactivity.

17 Mar 2024

Boosting curcumin's absorption and effectiveness for disease prevention and therapy

The potential of nano-formulations to boost the bioavailability and bioactivity of curcumin.

12 Mar 2024

Spicing up diabetes management: Mediterranean diet's aromatic herbs lower blood sugar

Aromatic herbs and spices in the Mediterranean diet, especially black cumin, cinnamon, ginger, curcumin, and saffron, have been found to significantly improve glycemic profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes.

10 Mar 2024

How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?

Mechanisms and nutrients related to menopause hot flashes.

28 Feb 2024

Curcumin spray shows promise in fighting SARS-CoV-2 and flu viruses

A study in the Virology Journal reveals a curcumin-containing oro-nasal film spray with potential antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses, boosting mucosal immunity without cytotoxic effects.

24 Jan 2024

3D nanomatrix vascular sheet model for high-throughput atherosclerosis drug testing

A groundbreaking 3D, three-layer nanomatrix vascular sheet that possesses multiple features of atherosclerosis has been applied for developing a high-throughput functional assay of drug candidates to treat this disease, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers report in the journal Biomaterials.

12 Jan 2024

Unlocking the power of diet: How miRNAs influence health and disease

The role of dietary microRNAs (miRNAs) in health and disease.

5 Jan 2024

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Study explores the impact of natural compounds on bilirubin production and heme catabolic pathway modulation, highlighting their potential in treating neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

3 Jan 2024

Curcumin boosts brain delivery of HIV drug, curbing inflammation and oxidative stress

Study shows curcumin enhances antiretroviral delivery and reduces inflammation and oxidative stress in HIV, offering potential improvements in treating HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.

16 Nov 2023

Synthetic melanin nanoparticles boost wound healing and tissue repair in skin

In a recent study published in npj Regenerative Medicine, researchers discuss the ability of melanin nanoparticles to support wound recovery in mice. The effects at histological and gene levels were explored and confirmed on biomimetic models and human skin explants.

5 Nov 2023

Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

The positive effects and adverse reactions of spices, dietary fiber, and medicinal herbs for pediatric patients with IBS.

16 Oct 2023

How does nutrition influence osteoarthritis prevention and management?

The influence of nutrition on osteoarthritis (OA).

16 Oct 2023

Could plant-based phytonutrients be the secret weapon against obesity?

This comprehensive review in the journal Foods explores the therapeutic potential of phytonutrients in combating obesity. The paper delves into various plant-based compounds like polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenoids, detailing their mechanisms of action in inhibiting fat accumulation, regulating metabolism, and even altering gut microbiota.

1 Oct 2023

Could a mushroom-derived product be the future of lung cancer prevention?

Researchers find that a mushroom-derived product, GLSF, shows promise in reducing lung toxicity and tumor development induced by tobacco smoke carcinogens in mice. The study opens the door for future clinical trials, potentially offering a natural preventive measure against lung cancer.

26 Sep 2023

Natural compound in turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole for treating indigestion

A natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole-; a drug used to curb excess stomach acid-; for treating indigestion symptoms, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

12 Sep 2023

The gut microbiome of critically ill individuals and its modification by immunonutrition and probiotics

Gut dysbiosis among critically ill individuals

16 Aug 2023

Exploring molecular mechanisms and genetic dysregulation in aging and age-associated diseases

Researchers review existing data on the molecular basis of senescence and neurodegeneration in age-related brain diseases.

10 Aug 2023

An evaluation of the main nanotechnology approaches to improve the therapeutic potential of polyphenols against cancer

Researchers comprehensively evaluated all nanotechnology-based approaches.

18 Jul 2023

Australian rainforest remedies: Scientists explore bioactive plant compounds as potential anti-neuroinflammatory agents

Research discusses the process of discovering anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective drugs from medicinal plants found in the Australian rainforest. It focuses on the pathways from the discovery of bioactive plants to the validation in an appropriate neuro-inflammatory mouse model, using some examples from their current research.

9 Jul 2023

Curcumin

Overview

Curcumin Biosynthesis

Curcumin Health Effects

Can Curcumin Prevent or Treat Prostate Cancer?

Latest Curcumin News and Research

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

Nanoparticles turbocharge turmeric's curcumin for enhanced health benefits

Boosting curcumin's absorption and effectiveness for disease prevention and therapy

Spicing up diabetes management: Mediterranean diet's aromatic herbs lower blood sugar

How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?

Curcumin spray shows promise in fighting SARS-CoV-2 and flu viruses

3D nanomatrix vascular sheet model for high-throughput atherosclerosis drug testing

Unlocking the power of diet: How miRNAs influence health and disease

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Curcumin boosts brain delivery of HIV drug, curbing inflammation and oxidative stress

Synthetic melanin nanoparticles boost wound healing and tissue repair in skin

Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

How does nutrition influence osteoarthritis prevention and management?

Could plant-based phytonutrients be the secret weapon against obesity?

Could a mushroom-derived product be the future of lung cancer prevention?

Natural compound in turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole for treating indigestion

The gut microbiome of critically ill individuals and its modification by immunonutrition and probiotics

Exploring molecular mechanisms and genetic dysregulation in aging and age-associated diseases

An evaluation of the main nanotechnology approaches to improve the therapeutic potential of polyphenols against cancer

Australian rainforest remedies: Scientists explore bioactive plant compounds as potential anti-neuroinflammatory agents

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Curcumin

Overview

Latest Curcumin News and Research

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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