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08/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Researchers emphasize the importance of nutrition in preventing dementia

Nutrition experts have long stressed the role of essential nutrients in preventing deadly disease, an article on Nutra Ingredients USA stated. Some of them are now arguing for the recognition of other nutrients like curcumin and lutein that amend the symptoms of non-lethal yet serious diseases, such as the various forms of dementia. These like-minded […]

07/14/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Valproic acid-induced autism in young children reduced with curcumin

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in 59 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A look at yearly data on the prevalence of ASD reveals that this figure is likely to get worse. Research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that the administration of curcumin […]

07/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Fermented turmeric prevents memory loss caused by oxidative stress and inflammation

Turmeric is a pretty powerful superfood on its own. As a fermented food product, it gains the power of probiotics as well. A Korean study showed that fermented turmeric can prevent memory loss that stems from oxidative stress and inflammation of key brain cells. Alzheimer’s disease is just one of the many neurodegenerative diseases that […]

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 […]

06/10/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Curcumin improves bone-growing capabilities of 3D-printed ceramic scaffolds

Researchers from Washington State University (WSU) have proven that it is possible to combine natural remedies with advanced biomedical devices, using curcumin to augment the ability of ceramic bone scaffolds to stimulate bone growth. Susmita Bose, Herman and Brita Lindholm Endowed Chair Professor in WSU’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and her team coated 3D printed ceramic […]

06/05/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Curcumin powder more effective than some prescription drugs in treating erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) isn’t a subject you will find men chatting about over a beer in the pub. Those affected may feel incredibly embarrassed and may feel very isolated. Nonetheless, the truth is that ED is far more common than many of us may realize, and it is a sign that there may be other […]

05/31/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Curcumin is your heart’s best friend: Three ways the compound protects you from life-threatening cardiac events

What do you do to avoid heart disease? Are you eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise? Perhaps your doctor has convinced you to take medications like ACE inhibitors? If you think you’re already doing everything you can for hearth health – or if you’re taking meds and worried about the risk – […]

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 […]

05/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

New curcumin formulation provides a significant boost to bioavailability

Scientists have discovered a new formulation for curcumin: In a study, they found that using a gamma-cyclodextrin formulation in curcumin supplements could give a significant boost to its bioavailability. Researchers from The University of Tampa in the U.S. and the Western Sydney University and the University of New South Wales in Australia, together with the consulting company Increnovo, evaluated new curcumin formulations to discover […]

05/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A bowl of curry a day can keep your heart healthy – Nutrition Journal study

If you want to improve your heart health, consider eating at least one bowl of curry every day. According to a study published in Nutrition Journal, one culinary serving of curry made with various spices can help dilate the arteries and “[prevent] the cardiovascular harms associated with eating common foods.” Aside from enhancing the flavor of various dishes, […]

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