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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

CRISPR/Cas9-based screening identifies potential therapies for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

CRISPR/Cas9-based screening identifies potential therapies for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Turmeric supplement accelerates post-match recovery in elite footballers

Turmeric supplement accelerates post-match recovery in elite footballers

Curcumin can suppress metastasis of colorectal cancer cells by activating a specific signaling pathway

Curcumin can suppress metastasis of colorectal cancer cells by activating a specific signaling pathway

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Adding purified form of curcumin to preserve and enhance probiotic yogurt

Adding purified form of curcumin to preserve and enhance probiotic yogurt

Curcumin reduces inflammatory responses in post-COVID vaccinated adults

Curcumin reduces inflammatory responses in post-COVID vaccinated adults

Golden spice commonly found in curry could enhance ovarian cancer treatments

Golden spice commonly found in curry could enhance ovarian cancer treatments

Stimulus-sensitive polymeric micelles show promise for future targeted drug delivery and chemotherapy

Stimulus-sensitive polymeric micelles show promise for future targeted drug delivery and chemotherapy

Researchers identify micronutrient supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risk

Researchers identify micronutrient supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risk

Dietary supplements taken for 'heart health' unlikely to offer meaningful impact on cholesterol levels

Dietary supplements taken for 'heart health' unlikely to offer meaningful impact on cholesterol levels

Green tea catechins and resveratrol display neuroprotective properties in Alzheimer's models

Green tea catechins and resveratrol display neuroprotective properties in Alzheimer's models

In silico studies identify potent plant metabolites capable of inhibiting SARS-CoV-2

In silico studies identify potent plant metabolites capable of inhibiting SARS-CoV-2

What is the efficacy of curcumin as a photosensitizer, prophylactic and therapeutic agent against SARS-CoV-2?

What is the efficacy of curcumin as a photosensitizer, prophylactic and therapeutic agent against SARS-CoV-2?