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?

Integrating traditional medicines with modern nutrition for holistic health

In recent years, there has been a rising interest in combining traditional natural medicines with essential nutrients to foster a holistic approach to human health.

12 Nov 2024

HMGB1 as a key mediator in liver disease pathogenesis

Liver diseases, both acute and chronic, continue to pose significant clinical challenges due to high morbidity and mortality rates.

8 Nov 2024

Curcumin compound reactivates Epstein–Barr virus, offering safer cancer therapy

A novel curcumin derivative, C210, activates the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) lytic cycle without producing infectious virions by disrupting HSP90. This discovery opens avenues for safer EBV-positive cancer therapies.

5 Nov 2024

Curcumin shows promise in preventing and treating oral submucosal fibrosis

Researchers explore the mechanisms, therapeutic potential, and clinical applications of curcumin in preventing and treating oral submucosal fibrosis.

30 Oct 2024

Combining apple peel and mistletoe extracts to boost muscle health and endurance

Research shows that mistletoe and apple peel extracts improve muscle health and endurance, suggesting a natural approach to combat age-related muscle decline.

1 Oct 2024

University of Oklahoma researcher receives NIH grant to explore natural cancer treatments

Today, about 25% of drugs approved to treat cancer are derived from nature – from the bark of a tree to marine life to bacteria in the soil.

26 Aug 2024

Researchers develop plant-based instant golden milk with enhanced shelf life

If you've visited a trendy café in the past few years, you might have noticed "golden" turmeric milk on the menu.

18 Aug 2024

Potential liver risks from popular herbal supplements revealed in new study

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that 5% of U.S. adults consume six potentially hepatotoxic botanicals, highlighting a significant need for increased regulatory oversight.

6 Aug 2024

The complex relationship between diet nutrition and cancer

The existing knowledge on the beneficial and detrimental effects of dietary patterns and nutritional supplements on cancer risk.

1 Aug 2024

Study reveals curcumin’s antidepressant effects in obese type 2 diabetes patients

A randomized clinical trial (RCT) to investigate the effectiveness of curcumin in lowering depression among obese individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM).

30 Jul 2024

Ethiopian medicinal plants show promise in cervical cancer research

Research focused on collecting and analyzing plants native to Ethiopia is showing promise in the fight against cancer -; specifically cervical cancer cells.

18 Jun 2024

Curcumin-based inhibition of thiol isomerases: A potential treatment for food allergies

Clinton Mathias, associate professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), has discovered a potential new treatment for allergic reactions.

7 Jun 2024

Curcumin nanoparticles show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases

Review demonstrates curcumin's neuroprotective effects in neurodegenerative diseases, enhancing its potential through innovative nanoparticle formulations. This advancement could significantly improve treatments for diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Multiple Sclerosis.

6 Jun 2024

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Researchers reviewed the potential therapeutic effects of phytochemicals on the gut-brain axis, finding they could influence brain function and reduce neurological symptoms by modulating gut microbiota.

26 May 2024

Curcuminoid compounds show promise against COVID-19 in neuronal cells

The effects of curcumin and curcuminoids on a human neuroblastoma cell line (SH-SY5Y) infected with SARS-CoV-2.

14 May 2024

Cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol show promise in diabetes inflammation fight

Researchers reviewed the impact of cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol on oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting their potential to improve metabolic regulation and reduce complications.

26 Apr 2024

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