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03/25/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Examining the antidepressant activity of curcumin

Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa), could potentially contain therapeutic properties against major depressive disorder. This finding, which appeared in the journal Phytotherapy Research, was the result of a meta-analysis on the safety and efficacy of curcumin in addressing the condition. For the review, the authors used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses […]

10/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A growing body of evidence is backing the health benefits of curcumin

The benefits of curcumin, the most active ingredient in turmeric, have already been well-known and well-discussed. In a recently-published paper, these benefits are front-and-center once more, as the many benefits of the compound curcumin, which are extracted from the spice turmeric, were discussed. According to the paper, the compound helps manage oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic […]

09/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Improve memory and mood with curcumin: Study finds it boosts cognitive function in those with mild, age-related memory loss

Rejoice, curry lovers: Turmeric, a staple in yellow curry in India and Thailand, is not only delicious, but it also improves memory and prevents neurodegenerative diseases in later years, according to researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The double-blind study, which was published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, looked at the effects […]

08/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

From superfood to superspice: Latest health trends focus on the benefits of spices like cumin, turmeric, cayenne and cinnamon

The next best thing in food may very well be your spice rack. No longer just used for seasoning, spices are being recognized for their therapeutic value. In an article that appeared in the Daily Mail, six spices have been dubbed as the “in” food for 2018, with scientific literature to back them up: Turmeric – […]

06/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Nutritionists find that turmeric is a safe and natural way of preserving fish

Turmeric, for the uninitiated, has a lot of health benefits – making it a staple in a lot of dishes and traditional medicine the world over. However, a study published in the open-access journal CyTA – Journal of Food has introduced a novel method of using this already widely used spice. In the study, researchers from Alagappa University in India and the Universidade […]

06/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Curcumin can be used to increase disease resistance in catfish, replacing antimicrobials

There’s a lot of things that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can do for people. However, a study published in the American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences revealed that the compound is also beneficial to fish. In particular, curcumin, when it is supplemented in fish diets, has the potential to improve disease resistance in […]

05/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Curcumin found to aid in the healing of skin wounds

Curcumin, aside from making curry taste good, can also be an effective biomaterial in healing skin wounds. The findings, which were published in the journal Stem Cell Research and Therapy explored the effects of curcumin on a specific bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) sheet, in particular, its effects on the immune response on wound […]

05/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Curcumin found to regulate bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell sheets, creating a favorable environment for cutaneous wound healing

Researchers have discovered that curcumin can be an effective biomaterial in healing cutaneous wounds. The study, which was published in the journal Stem Cell Research and Therapy explored a specific bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) sheet, in particular, its effects on the immune response on wound regeneration. Repairing wounded skin is hampered by an […]

05/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Pharma drug researchers give up trying to understand how curcumin works; you’re better off taking it in its natural form

There are a lot of things that curcumin can do; however, one thing it can’t do is be used in making synthetic drugs, according to an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. The review, which looked at the medicinal chemistry of the compound, concluded that curcumin is a “highly improbable” lead compound, given […]

04/28/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Top healing foods that fight cancer: Do you eat them often enough?

Cancer is a disease that can be prevented through an active lifestyle and a healthy diet. Nutritionist Rick Hay discussed which food items are beneficial for supporting the body in keeping cancer at bay. (h/t to Healthista.com.) Leafy green and cruciferous vegetables — These refer to the vegetables under the Brassica genus of plants which includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, […]

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