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

Researchers report on the benefits of consuming dietary phenols and their relationship with the intestinal microbiome.

10 Apr 2023

Adding purified form of curcumin to preserve and enhance probiotic yogurt

Researchers have succeeded for the first time in adding a highly purified form of curcumin to yogurt in a way that ensures it remains dissolved in the dairy product and preserves it, while tasting good.

4 Apr 2023

Curcumin reduces inflammatory responses in post-COVID vaccinated adults

A new study published in the Nutrients Journal highlights the impact of curcumin supplementation on the immune response following the immunization of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors with a primary series of monovalent COVID-19 vaccines.

26 Mar 2023

Golden spice commonly found in curry could enhance ovarian cancer treatments

A pharmacology researcher at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) has co-authored a new study that makes a strong case for why a golden spice commonly found in curry could enhance ovarian cancer treatments.

23 Mar 2023

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

Researchers documented the various polymeric materials that can be used to synthesize micelles, which can then be used for targeted cancer therapy by tailoring the micelles to respond to stimuli.

16 Mar 2023

Researchers identify micronutrient supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risk

Healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for cardiovascular health has long been controversial.

6 Dec 2022

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

Six widely used dietary supplements promoted for improving heart health did not effectively lower LDL or "bad" cholesterol in comparison to a common low-dose statin medication or placebo, according to late breaking science results presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

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

In a recent study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, researchers screened for neuroprotective compounds against Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

3 Nov 2022

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

In silico studies assess the binding efficacy of phytoconstituents against active sites of SARS-CoV-2.

16 Oct 2022

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

In a new study, researchers investigated the efficacy of curcumin as a blue light photosensitizing agent for photodynamic therapy (PDT), as a prophylactic agent, and as a therapeutic agent against SARS-CoV-2.

30 Sep 2022

Review of natural products with promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential

In a new study, researchers reviewed existing literature on naturally active products with therapeutic efficacy against SARS-CoV-2.

10 Aug 2022

The effect of Artemisia annua hot water extracts against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers assessed the effect of Artemisia annua hot water extracts against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

28 Jul 2022

Novel oral nano-in-micro system provides efficient curcumin delivery to alleviate ulcerative colitis

A new study showed that the newly designed oral nano-in-micro hydrogel delivery platform could be efficiently used to deliver curcumin for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.

5 Jul 2022

Study finds curcumin is a potential therapeutic agent against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

A recent study demonstrated that the phytochemical curcumin is a potent therapeutic prospect against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

29 Apr 2022

Dietary influences on long COVID in children

A new study discusses possible mechanisms of long COVID in children and how they might relate to their dietary intake of important vitamins and elements.

13 Apr 2022

Curcumin released from magnetic hydrogels promotes the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor

A finding by UC Riverside bioengineers could hasten development of lab-grown blood vessels and other tissues to replace and regenerate damaged tissues in human patients. The results are published in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.

6 Apr 2022

Narrative review reports two important mediators in SARS-CoV-2-induced ischemic stroke recovery

Researchers explored neuroinflammation and COVID-19-induced ischemic stroke recovery.

17 Mar 2022

In silico identification of novel curcumin derivatives as potential inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 enzymes

Researchers identified curcumin derivatives as potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 enzymes.

16 Mar 2022

Acacetin shows potency against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Researchers use molecular docking to screen phytocompounds and evaluate their binding affinity with SARS-CoV-2.

15 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 cytokine storm inhibited by curcumin nanoparticles

In a recent study published in the journal ACS Applied Bio Materials, researchers demonstrated the inhibitory potential of curcumin-encapsulated polysaccharide nanoparticles (CUR−PS-NPs) against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein (CoV2-SP)-stimulated cytokine storm in lung and liver epithelial cells.

8 Feb 2022

Curcumin News and Research

Latest Curcumin News and Research

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

Curcumin reduces inflammatory responses in post-COVID vaccinated adults

Golden spice commonly found in curry could enhance ovarian cancer treatments

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

Researchers identify micronutrient supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risk

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

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?

Review of natural products with promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential

The effect of Artemisia annua hot water extracts against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Novel oral nano-in-micro system provides efficient curcumin delivery to alleviate ulcerative colitis

Study finds curcumin is a potential therapeutic agent against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Dietary influences on long COVID in children

Curcumin released from magnetic hydrogels promotes the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor

Narrative review reports two important mediators in SARS-CoV-2-induced ischemic stroke recovery

In silico identification of novel curcumin derivatives as potential inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 enzymes

Acacetin shows potency against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

SARS-CoV-2 cytokine storm inhibited by curcumin nanoparticles

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Latest Curcumin News and Research

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