The most powerful compound in botanical medicine.
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What is Turmeric?
Turmeric is a member of the Curcuma botanical group, which is part of the ginger family of herbs, the Zingiberaceae. The root and rhizome (underground stem) of the Curcuma longa L. plant is crushed and powdered into ground Turmeric. Ground Turmeric is used worldwide as a seasoning as the main ingredient in curry, and is the source of Curcumin.
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Scientific Classification

Kingdom
Subkingdom
Superdivision
Division
Class
Subclass
Order
Family
Genus
Species

Plantae (Plants) 
Tracheobionta (Vascular plants)
Spermatophyta  (Seed plants) 
Magnoliophyta  (Flowering plants) 
Liliopsida  (Monocotyledons) 
Zingiberidae
Zingiberales
Zingiberaceae  (Ginger family) 
Curcuma L. (Curcuma)
Curcuma longa L. (Turmeric)


What is Curcumin?
Curcumin is the main biologically active phytochemical compound of Turmeric. It is extracted, concentrated, standardized and researched for its renowned range of disease-preventing medicinal properties.
 

Curcumin Molecular Formula C21H20O6   Chemical Structures 

curcumin chemical

curcumin structure


What are researched and studied pharmacological properties and actions of Curcumin?

"Six hundred and eighty-eight studies, more than 400 of them published within the last four years, confirm Curcumin's remarkable anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Within the last year, interest in Curcumin's potential as a neuroprotective agent have been rising."

Antiinflammatory

AntiCancer (Anticarcinogenic) Prostate Cancer Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
Colon cancer, Rectal cancer Skin cancer, Melanoma Antiphlogistic Anti-Diabetes

Antihypertensive, High-Blood Pressure

Antihepatotoxic Action Antimutagenic Action  Anti-Excessive Fluid (Antiedemic)

Antihyperlipemic, Hypolipidemic

Antithrombotic Activity Anti Psoriasis Protects Against Kidney Injury

Anticoagulant - Prevents blood clotting

Prevention of Memory Loss Chemoprotective Agent Neutralizing of Free Radicals
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment Ulcerative Colitis Protection Diabetic Retinopathy  Antiangiogenic

Increases HDL (Good) Cholesterol levels

Choleretic Hepatoprotective action Antimicrobial

Anti-tumor, Suppresses Tumor Growth

Antiviral, Antiparasitic Depurative, Promotes excretion and removal of waste material 

Anti Cystic Fibrosis

 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Anti-HIV, Inhibits Interleukin-1
Cardiovascular protection and heart disease prevention Anti-amyloidogenic prevention of Alzheimer's disease

Antihypercholesterolemic, Helps prevent oxidation of blood cholesterol

Helps protect against or lessen the degree of kidney lesions
Antioxidant, protects against free radical damage Angiogenesis, the generation of new blood vessels.
Prevention of degenerative bone loss (Osteoporosis) Prevention of joint stiffness (Arthritis) 

Cholagogue, Lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels

Carminative, Increases digestive fluids and reduce gas
"Medical researchers are becoming increasingly convinced that the most primitive part of the immune system (inflammation), may play a crucial role in some of the most devastating afflictions of modern humans, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes and possibly Alzheimer's." 

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Curcumin 95% standardized herb extract
Our extract is standardized to contain a minimum of 95% Curcuminoids; Curcumin, Demethoxycurcumin and Bisdemethoxycurcumin, the full range of antioxidants extracted from Turmeric (Curcuma longa root) for maximum potency. This is the exact percentage used in human clinical trials and medical studies. Unlike many antioxidants, Curcuminoids are capable of both preventing free radical formation, as well as neutralizing existing free radicals, and are considered an effective bioprotectant due to this dual activity. We supply the purest Curcumin available anywhere standardized to 95% extract.

500 milligrams per capsule
Other brands may claim "1500 mg per serving" and hide the fact that the serving size is 5 capsules. Some even claim to have a "500 mg capsule" but the "c3 complex" or "super Curcumin" is only 300 mg Curcumin and 200 mg Turmeric, which only has about 2% Curcumin. Unfortunately these deceptions are not uncommon in the supplement industry even by the largest vitamin shops; when comparing always check the contents (Curcumin), the concentration (95%) and the amount (500mg) for each capsule, not per serving. Our product contains 500 milligrams per capsule of 95% standardized Curcumin. The suggested serving size is one (1) to four (4) capsules daily with meals, potentially offsetting the inflammatory response process that occurs during ingestion and digestion. There is absolutely no filler or claimed "enhancing" material to fill the capsule up and lower the Curcumin percentage."The use of the chemical piperine from pepper, trade-named Bioperine, was a poor attempt at increasing bioavailability at the expense of the epithelial lining of the stomach, small intestine and bowels... If you want to use capsules, make certain they DO NOT contain a pepper extract that is advertised to improve bioavailability." Our product contains no sugars or other sweeteners, no starch, no sodium or salt, no yeast, no preservatives, no black pepper extract aka "bioperine" (actually a trademark of Piper nigrum by the Sabinsa corporation), no silicon dioxide, no artificial colors or flavors, no dyes, no rice powder, no dairy, no fillers, no gums, or any other unnecessary compounds.

200 capsules per bottle
We do not waste the environments resources or your funds by requiring two or more bottles to obtain 200 capsules. Each bottle contains the full 200 capsules.

Are there any side effects or interactions? 
Turmeric has been used in large quantities as a condiment for thousands of years with no adverse reactions. Studies have shown that  "Curcumin is not toxic to humans up to 8,000 mg/day." and "Curcumin, even in large quantities, does not produce any known side effects in humans." The FDA classifies Turmeric as GRAS (General Recognition And Safety). Pregnant women and individuals with gallstones or bleeding disorders should speak with a health care provider before using herbs or dietary supplements in amounts greater than usually found in foods. 

 
Why does Curcumin and Turmeric provide health benefits?

Certain plants manufacture chemicals that repel their insect enemies. Over time, plants with higher levels of chemicals that deter attackers become more successful because of their protection. In nature's never-ending interactions between predators and prey, insects eventually learn to digest most plant toxins, so plants are constantly evolving new chemicals to deter their hungry six-legged enemies. Monitoring these war games between plants and insects represents an important field of ecological research. Scientists have discovered that many chemicals manufactured in plants and roots not only prevent insect attack but also cure ailments and provide health benefits. Many cultures create their own botanical pharmacies as the lore of medicinal plants and remedies is handed down through generations of healers. Ethnobotany is the study of local uses of plants.  With the advent of sophisticated laboratory testing, biologists are finding that the many indigenous plants and roots from around the world provide excellent medicinal value.

 
What is the history of Curcumin and Turmeric?

Turmeric is an ancient spice and a traditional remedy that has been used as a medicine in records dating back over 2000 years.  Marco Polo, writing of his travels in China, described Turmeric in the 13th century: "There is also a vegetable which has all the properties of the true saffron, as well as the color, and yet it is not really saffron. (Turmeric) is held in great estimation, and being an ingredient in all their dishes, it bears, on that account, a high price."  The high degree of reverence for Turmeric is established by the fact that it is used in many cultures, each having its own name for the spice: 
Burmese:fa nwin.  Chinese:wong geung fun, yü chiu.  Danish:gurkemeje.  Dutch:geelwortel.  Finnish:keltajuuri.   French: curcuma, saffron des Indes.  German:gelbwurz, kurkuma.   Icelandic:turmerik.  Italian: curcuma.   Indian:haldee, haridra, haldi, huldee, huldie. Indonesian:kunjit, kunyit.   Japanese:ukon   Malay:kunjit.  Norwegian:gurkemeie,  Polish:klacze kurkumyPortuguese:açafrão-da-Índia.   Russian:zholty imbir.  Spanish:azafrán de la India, azafran arabe.   Sinhalese:kaha. Swedish:gurkmeja.  Tamil:munjal.   Thai:ka min.  Vietnamese:bot nghe


Why hasn't the pharmaceutical industry patented Curcumin?
The global pharmaceutical corporations are very interested in owning patents for Curcumin and Turmeric because of the much heralded scientific evidence and the long history of its healing properties. However, that same evidence and history of Turmeric and Curcumin being used medicinally for centuries was the reason the United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected and revoked the patenting rights (Patent No. 5401504) of Turmeric on the grounds that the claims were not new: "USPTO unequivocally rejected all six claims made on August 13, 2001 ruling that Turmeric's medicinal properties were not patentable." As Dr. Bharat B. Aggarwal of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston explains: "in the case of Curcumin, a natural compound, no company can reap the benefits if Turmeric shows itself to be an effective anti-cancer drug..." This is unfortunate for pharmaceutical manufacturers who pass promotional and advertising fees to their customers, but good news if you're an educated consumer who doesn't want to pay $20.00 per prescribed pill. Other companies such as "Protandim", "Curamin" and "Juvenon" sell a "patented formula" which contains an undisclosed amount of Turmeric and can cost more than $2.00 per pill.

How does Curcumin work against cancer?
Independent research studies on the anti-cancer properties of turmeric suggests that Curcumin has the potential for treatment of five top cancers in the U.S. -- colon, breast, prostate, lung and skin. Numerous mechanisms have been described for the anticancer activity of Curcumin. Inhibition of proliferation of tumor cells, induction of apoptosis (a mode of cell death), inhibition of transformation of cells from normal to tumor, inhibition of invasion and metastasis and suppression of inflammation have been linked with the anticancer activity of Curcumin. Down-regulation of COX2, 5-LOX, adhesion molecules, inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, growth factor receptors, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and transcription factors by Curcumin have been linked to its antitumor activity.

How does Curcumin work against arthritis?
Arthritis is also a proinflammatory disease. All current drugs approved for arthritis have anti-inflammatory activity. Anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor) therapy has been approved for this disease. Curcumin has been shown to both suppress the TNF production, block the action of TNF, and have activity against arthritis.

How does Curcumin work against Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowl disease)?
Crohn’s disease is also a pro-inflammatory disease. All current drugs approved for this disease have anti-inflammatory activity. Anti-TNF therapy has been approved for this disease. Curcumin has been shown to both suppress the TNF production and the TNF action. Curcumin taken orally has been shown to have activity against Crohn’s disease.

How does Curcumin accelerate wound-healing?
There is numerous experimental data that suggest that Curcumin can accelerate wound healing. This has led Johnson & Johnson to supply a Curcumin-containing Band-Aid.

How does Curcumin work against psoriasis?
Psoriasis is another proinflammatory disease. Considerable evidence, both in animals and humans, indicates that Curcumin is quite effective against psoriasis.

How does Curcumin work against Alzheimer's disease?
Researchers found that Curcumin -- a chemical found in curry and turmeric -- may help the immune system clear the brain of amyloid beta, which forms the plaques found in Alzheimer's disease. Because Alzheimer's disease is caused in part by amyloid-induced inflammation, Curcumin has been shown to be effective against Alzheimer's. Clinical trials are in progress at UCLA with Curcumin for Alzheimer's.


Recent news and published studies on Curcumin
   May 2008

Curcumin may helps fight diabetes
Food Consumer, IL - May 1, 2008
By David Liu, Ph. D. WEDNESDAY April 30, 2008 (Foodconsumer.org) -- Curcumin found in turmeric may help fight diabetes, according to a new study published ...
Curcumin Reduces Heart Enlargement and May Prevent Heart Failure
Natural News.com, AZ - Apr 7, 2008
(NaturalNews) Eating curcumin, a natural ingredient in the spice turmeric, may dramatically reduce the chance of developing heart failure, researchers at ...
Karmanos Researchers Find Non-Toxic Agents Added to Conventional ...
Earthtimes, UK - Apr 13, 2008
Anti-inflammatory properties and other health benefits have long been associated with curcumin and resveratrol. Curcumin, from the ginger family, ...
Natural Remedies for Treating Arthritis
Natural News.com, AZ - Apr 18, 2008
Curcumin has been shown to be as effective as cortisone or phenylbutazone in certain models of inflammation. Curcumin also exhibits many beneficial effects ...
Nutrition Considerations for Patients With Prostate Cancer, Part 2
RedOrbit, TX - Apr 10, 2008
Curcumin (480 mg, three times per day) - Curcumin has been shown to inhibit the growth of breast, colon and prostate cancer cells via several important ...
Leading research in cancer prevention and food derivatives
HULIQ (press release), NC - Apr 18, 2008
Chemoprevention studies into diet-derived substances at Leicester began in 2000 with the study of the curry constituent curcumin. Since then, the research ...
Plants That Protect Us
Southwest News-Herald, IL - Apr 25, 2008
The ARS scientists first reported in 2006 about the ability of carnosol from rosemary; curcumin from turmeric; resveratrol from grapes; and ellagic acid, ...
Baby Boomers Redefining Food
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Apr 24, 2008
Double dose of spice: Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that may help keep the brain young. Older adults in Singapore who ate turmeric-rich curry ...
Diets are a-changin'
The News-Press, FL - Apr 21, 2008
Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that may help keep the brain young. Cinnamon appears to have insulin-like properties that may help control ...
Adequate Amounts of Omega-3 Oil May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Natural News.com, AZ - Apr 21, 2008
There are supplements available that protect against AGEs such as curcumin and quercetin. Also, many plant extracts fight AGEs such as ellagic acid, ...
American Cancer Society awards research grants to 133 ...
EurekAlert (press release), DC - Apr 14, 2008
Shile Huang, PhD of Louisiana State University is studying a compound found in the curry spice tumeric called curcumin, which is now in early clinical ...
The misery of arthritis
Fortnightly Tenerife News, Spain - Apr 13, 2008
Curry – turmeric contains a powerful ingredient, curcumin, which is thought to help both types of arthritis and seems to work by preventing a protein from ...
Food Compounds That Kill Test-Tube Cancer Cells Analyzed
Food Consumer, IL - Apr 12, 2008
Zunino's current studies build upon her 2006 findings about the ability of carnosol from rosemary; curcumin from turmeric; resveratrol from grapes; ...
LSUHSC researchers discuss investigation of natural cancer fighters
Shreveport Times, LA - Apr 12, 2008
Shile Huang, an assistant professor in the biochemistry department, talked about how curcumin, a substance in turmeric, attacks cancer cells. ...
Spice up your life and live longer too
Sowetan, South Africa - Apr 3, 2008
The main chemical in turmeric is curcumin, which is thought to slow the progression of certain neuro-degenerative diseases. Most recently, it has shown ...
Protect Yourself from Harmful Toxins
Stop Aging Now, DC - April 2, 2008
Curcumin (turmeric) inhibits cancer-causing chemicals like benzopyrene (found in charcoal-broiled meat) and can neutralize toxic compounds from cigarette ...
March is Colon Cancer Prevention Month
Pacifica Tribune, CA - Mar 26, 2008
According to researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Curcumin, from the spice turmeric, is now being used in human clinical trials for ...
A Curry a Day Keeps The Doctor Away
ShortNews.com, Germany - Mar 25, 2008
The active ingredient curcumin was given to mice and will eventually be trialled on humans.Dr Maral Ouzounian says "it is still a leap to suggest using ...
Find: New line of beneficial teas
Dallas Morning News, TX - Mar 25, 2008
Curcumin, turmeric's main active component, is a powerful antioxidant. Dr. Weil adds at least 100 percent of the daily value for vitamin C to each 8.2-ounce ...
Shake On Oregano, Shake Off Disease?
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Mar 20, 2008
Curcumin, a component of turmeric, may assist the immune system in fighting the proteins that cause plaque in the brain of Alzheimer's patients. ...
US: Turmeric protects skin during radiation treatment
FreshPlaza, Netherlands - Mar 19, 2008
In 2005, researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center, in Rochester, NY, found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric and the ...
Boomers To Thank For Trends To Help Mind And Body
Tampa Tribune, FL - Mar 18, 2008
Double dose of spice: Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that may help keep the brain young. Older adults in Singapore who ate turmeric-rich curry ...
The Best Home Remedies May Be Sitting in Your Spice Cabinet
AlterNet, CA - Mar 16, 2008
Made from the powdered root of a tropical plant closely related to ginger, turmeric contains curcumin, a compound that is both a powerful anti-inflammatory ...
Hot new research is helping curry fight cancer
The West Australian, Australia - Mar 16, 2008
Curcumin, which gives curry its yellow colouring and has been used in Eastern medicine for many years, is said to have powerful anti-cancer and ...
Fighting Alzheimer’s
Hindu, India - Mar 15, 2008
Adding a lot of turmeric into curries cooked can help as curcumin present in turmeric has shown benefit in some studies. Supplementing B6, B12 and folic ...
Arthritis and Joint Deterioration
Black Hills Today, SD - Mar 14, 2008
Turmeric contains curcumin and related compounds known as curcuminoids, which have good antioxidant properties. Manganese is required for enzymes involved ...
Power foods
Detroit Free Press, United States - Mar 14, 2008
Double dose of spice: Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that may help keep the brain young. Cinnamon appears to have insulin-like properties that ...
Science Fair students tackle challenges
Connecticut Post, CT - Mar 13, 2008
... explains her project, "Analysis of Spice Curcumin", to judge Mona Nolde, at the Connecticut Science Fair at Quinnipiac University in Hamden. ...
Curry may cut cardiovascular risks
The News-Press, FL - Mar 10, 2008
By ROBERT PREIDT • HealthDay • March 11, 2008 Curcumin, an ingredient in the curry spice tumeric, can reduce heart enlargement and may lower the risk of ...
Natural Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Stop Aging Now, DC - Mar 10, 2008
New research suggests that curcumin, found in turmeric, the main spice in curry, can stop the build-up of destructive beta-amyloid protein in the brain ...
Food Compounds That Kill Test-Tube Cancer Cells Analyzed
Science Daily (press release) - Mar 7, 2008
Zunino's current studies build upon her 2006 findings about the ability of carnosol from rosemary; curcumin from turmeric; resveratrol from grapes; ...
Curry is a heart-healthy
SheKnows.com, AZ - Mar 6, 2008
One of the newest heart-friendly compounds, curcumin, an ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, has been found to lower the risk of heart failure and ...
It Was Then That I Curried You
The Simon, CA - Mar 5, 2008
It contains curcumin, which suppresses tumor growth. This is great news for a cancer-phobic spice enthusiast. This past weekend, I opened a little tub of ...
Curcumin could be good for your heart
Chicago Tribune, United States - Mar 4, 2008
Curcumin, an ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, can reduce heart enlargement and might lower the risk of heart failure, say researchers at Toronto ...
Spice of life?
York Region Era Banner, Canada - Mar 3, 2008
Researchers found when the ingredient, called curcumin, was given orally to mice with enlarged hearts, the compound served to prevent and reverse ...
Revealed: The Best Testing Green Superfood Powder Products for ...
Natural News.com, AZ - Feb 28, 2008
... chlorella cleanses the liver and blood, curcumin prevents cancer and arthritis, cherries ease inflammation, pomegranates prevent prostate cancer, ...
Curry Spice May Thwart Heart Failure
CBS News, NY - Feb 26, 2008
(WebMD) Curcumin, an ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, may help prevent heart failure. That's according to two new studies done on rats, not people. ...
Curcumin may cut heart failure risk says research duo
NutraIngredients.com, France - Feb 25, 2008
By Stephen Daniells 25-Feb-2008 - Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, may protect against heart failure - in mice ...
Breast cancer: What you need to know (1)
Food Consumer, IL - Feb 23, 2008
Food packaging chemical bisphenol A linked to breast cancer Turmeric: Curcumin in turmeric, a yellow spice widely used in Indian cuisine, has long been ...
Inflammation: What to Eat to Reduce Your Risk of Many Diseases
Natural News.com, AZ - Feb 22, 2008
Turmeric, and its yellowing substance curcumin, are most commonly found in Indian foods like curry and in mustards. The author makes capsules of grocery ...
Ingredient In Yellow Curry Can Reduce Heart Enlargement And May ...
Science Daily (press release) - Feb 22, 2008
22, 2008) — Eating curcumin, a natural ingredient in the spice turmeric, may dramatically reduce the chance of developing heart failure, researchers at the ...
The cat's out of the bag: Felines stave off heart disease
Globe and Mail, Canada - Feb 22, 2008
Now, modern science is providing convincing evidence that curcumin, a key ingredient in turmeric, does indeed have healing powers. ...
Supplementing growth
Express Pharma, India - Feb 21, 2008
... as a source of ‘essential’ selenium; Glucosamine for arthritic care and Curcumin from turmeric as an anti-oxidant in the US Pharmacopoeia," says Bammi. ...
Turmeric ingredient could help with heart failure
National Post, Canada - Feb 21, 2008
Researchers at Toronto's University Health Network found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, both prevents and dramatically reverses ...
Haldi, that wonder drug
Deccan Herald, India - Feb 18, 2008
Significantly, research work done in India has hinted at the anti-cancerous properties of curcumin, an active component of turmeric. Curcumin is also known ...
25 Ways to Keep a Heart Healthy
Best Syndication, CA - Feb 16, 2008
Include anti-inflammatory herbs and spices such as curcumin and ginger. They work in the same way as anti-inflammatory drugs. 12. ...
Study catches picture of deadly cancer enzyme
Scientific American - Feb 13, 2008
... some natural products can affect cancer. Curcumin, the compound that makes the spice turmeric yellow, has been shown in studies to interfere with p300/CBP.
Stressed Out? You're Not Alone
Christian Broadcasting Network, VA - Feb 8, 2008
This herb is also known as curcumin and is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Thus, it can help alleviate the damage that comes from stress. ...
All about Alzheimer's disease
PRESS TV, Iran - Feb 6, 2008
Herbs such as Butcher's broom, Ginkgo biloba extract, Kava Kava, Curcumin, rosmarinic acid, the Chinese herb (qian ceng ta) and valerian root are effective ...
Studies claim turmeric may lower cancer risk
The News-Press, FL - 7 hours ago
Animal studies are now being conducted using the ingredient curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric. Curcumin only makes up about 3-5 percent by weight ...
Book cuts through myths, misconceptions of the food we eat
The Canadian Press - 18 hours ago
"An Apple A Day" delves into the benefits of curcumin found in curry, the fact that the artificial sweetener aspartame won't cause cancer in humans and ...
Indian Daal: Heart-healthy food
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com, MI - Feb 1, 2008
Turmeric contains curcumin, which has been shown by researchers to help with heart health and acts as an anti-inflammatory. Packed with antioxidants ...
Medifast Offers 5 Heart Healthy Tips in Recognition of Friday's ...
Earthtimes, UK - Jan 31, 2008
Anti-inflammatory herbs like curcumin and ginger have been shown to decrease the release of inflammatory molecules by inhibiting the COX-2 enzyme, ...
A Lifesaving Legacy
Newsweek - Jan 30, 2008
These include substances like ellagic acid (berries), resveratrol (grapes), curcumin (turmeric), ECGC (green tea), procyanidin (cocoa) and genistein ...
Hot stuff to boost your sex drive, heal your heart – curry can ...
Fortnightly Tenerife News, Spain - Jan 18, 2008
Indeed turmeric, used for centuries in India for making curries, has a main active ingredient called curcumin, which is being used in new clinical trials ...
Alzheimer's Patients Describe Life with Disease
NewsHour - Jan 17, 2008
... and we don't know exactly because there are studies that go both ways on this, but curcumin is one, folic acid, Coenzyme Q10 and omega fish oil. ...
Turmeric promptly eases man's severe psoriasis
Daily Press, VA - Jan 16, 2008
Basic research suggests a number of reasons why curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, would have a beneficial effect in psoriasis (Biochemical ...
Pain Management: It's Foods and Not a Drug
Huffington Post, NY - Jan 14, 2008
The reasons for adding them are included: The bright yellow pigment of this spice has the ingredient curcumin. Studies have shown that it has many ...
Herbal Medicines For Dermatitis
American Chronicle, CA - Jan 8, 2008
Borage oil, Evening Primrose oil, Flax oil, B-complex, DMG (B15), B12, Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium (pH adjustment), Quercetin, Curcumin, Bromelain, ...
The Alarming Increase In Double Mastectomies
Newstarget.com, Taiwan - Jan 1, 2008
It has also been found that by getting curcumin in your system, if you have cancer, this is just as or more effective in destroying cancer cells than ...
Can the Red Wine Molecule Actually Add Twenty Years to the Life ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Dec 31, 2007
Some of the most promising candidates to date are curcumin (extract of Tumeric), Silymarin, Astralagus, especially Astragaloside IV, and a new class of ...
Super ideas for your plate
MiamiHerald.com, FL - Dec 25, 2007
It contains curcumin, which has many reported health benefits including being an anti-inflammatory and a possible treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. ...
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY
Houston Chronicle, United States - Dec 16, 2007
It may contain other natural compounds in addition to curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric. More than 150 scientific articles have been published ...
Latest findings on plant-derived cancer medicines
Cancerfacts.com, WA - Dec 7, 2007
"We have undertaken efficacy (effectiveness) studies on individual components of Blueberry Punch, such as curcumin, resveratrol and EGCG, ...
Health Watch: Babies know who’s naughty or nice
MetroWest Daily News, MA - Dec 1, 2007
That's because turmeric, a spice used in curry, contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory that works similarly to Cox-2 inhibitors, drugs that reduce ...
Coming soon to a supermarket near you
Vancouver Sun,  Canada - Nov 21, 2007
The new spice to watch for is curcumin, the compound that makes the Indian spice tumeric a dark yellow. Curcumin has recently been shown to reduce risk of ...
The Latest News About Alzheimer’s
Parade Magazine - Nov 21, 2007
Then there is the fascinating observation that an ingredient present in curry, curcumin, may be beneficial. This may, in part, explain the relatively low ...
Turmeric use coincides with cure
Daily Press, VA - Nov 21, 2007
A component of turmeric, curcumin, has anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant activity and shows promise against psoriasis and other conditions (Annals of ...
The cures in your kitchen
Independent, UK - Nov 20, 2007
A single plant molecule can have a bewildering array of health-promoting effects – curcumin, for example, obtained from the spice turmeric, doesn't only ...
Treatment For Toenail Fungus: Vinegar And Listerine
Hartford Courant, United States - Nov 15, 2007
Some research indicates that turmeric and its primary component curcumin can ease the inflammation of psoriasis and arthritis (Current Opinion in ...
Curry in a healthy hurry
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - Nov 10, 2007
RECENTLY, turmeric (curcumin), a bright yellow coloured curry spice in Asian cooking has been grabbing the headlines for its ability to prevent many ...
Turmeric back in the fight against cancer
News-Medical.net, Australia - Nov 7, 2007
Curcumin, the yellow component in turmeric that gives curry its flavour, is thought to have the ability to suppress tumours and people who eat a lot of ...
Anti-Cancer Curry: Ingredient Might Help Battle Cancer
National Ledger, AZ - Nov 7, 2007
According to Tohoku University researcher Hiroyuki Shibata, MD, curcumin is one of the most widely studied plant-based chemicals with anti-cancer properties ...
Anti-Cancer Curry? Ingredient May Help Fight Cancer
Post Chronicle - Nov 7, 2007
Curcumin, the yellowish component in turmeric that gives curry its flavor, can suppress tumors, according to some studies. It has even been suggested that ...
Curry Offers Hope for Cancer and Alzheimer's Victims
Inventorspot - Nov 6, 2007
The main problem with curcumin is that its beneficial properties are severely reduced as the compound is digested. Japanese scientists at Tohoku ...
Curry Could Treat Colorectal Cancer
Associated Content, CO - Nov 5, 2007
Curcumin, the yellowish component of turmeric has long been identified as an anti cancer agent, but has yet to be applied in any meaningful way to treat the ...
Colorectal polyps less frequent in Indian-subcontinent Asians than ...
Medicexchange, UK - Nov 5, 2007
Other components of the diet are high in anti-oxidants -- such as turmeric which contains curcumin -- and may also protect against colorectal cancer. ...
Turmeric healed her psoriasis
Los Angeles Times, CA - Nov 5, 2007
Curcumin, a component of turmeric, has anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant activity and shows promise against psoriasis and other conditions. ...
Spice as remedy tantalizes
News & Observer, NC - Oct 31, 2007
One of those substances is an antioxidant called curcumin. Curcumin is being studied for possible uses in the treatment of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's ...
Nutrition tips to help prevent cancer
MSNBC - Oct 31, 2007
Recent studies show that Curcumin, the yellow spice found in Tumeric and Curry Powder, may have anti tumor compounds that can protect against breast cancer. ...
High Blood Pressure Drugs May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Says Study
SeniorJournal.com, TX - Nov, 2007
October 5, 2006 – In a small test with senior citizens – age 65 to 84 – researchers found that curcumin — a chemical found in curry and turmeric — may help ...
A spicy cancer cure?
separationsNOW.com (subscription), UK - Oct 14, 2007
When its rhizomes are boiled for several hours and dried, they yield a deep orange-yellow substance known as turmeric or curcumin, which is used as a food ...
curcumin medicine
Spice Rack...Or Medicine Chest?
Nutrition Action Health Letter - October, 2007
"Curcumin protects the brain cells in every animal model of traumatic brain injury, whether it's stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, or mad cow disease," says Gregory Cole, associate director of the Alzheimer's Disease Center at the University of California, Los Angeles. "What's unique about Curcumin," Cole notes, "is that it binds directly to beta-amyloid deposits in the brain and reduces their size." Beta-amyloid is a protein fragment that builds up between brain cells of people with Alzheimer's disease....
Fight arthritis with these foods
MSNBC - October 11, 2007
Turmeric, sometimes called Curcumin, is a mustard-yellow spice from Asia. It is the main ingredient in yellow curry. Scientific studies have shown that ...
Great global grazings
Ottawa Citizen,  Canada - Oct 6, 2007
"Turmeric's active ingredient is Curcumin," says Peacock. "It has many anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral and antibacterial properties, among others. ...
Curcumin promotes blood vessel formation in normal cells
Newindpress, India - Oct 4, 2007
Curcumin, the naturally occurring compound in turmeric, is long known as a wonderful molecule with several proven medicinal effects, ...
Spices prevent fatal diseases
The Post, Pakistan - Oct 3, 2007
Researchers have found that a substance known as Curcumin that is found in turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric can be used alone and is ...
Spice up your health by adding turmeric to regular diet
London Free Press, Canada - Sep 30, 2007
Curcumin, the active molecule in turmeric, is one of the first molecules from foods for which major clinical trials in cancer treatment (not just in cancer ...
Curry powder's Curcumin to kill and stops the growth of skin cancer
TopCancerNews.com, TX - Sep 26, 2007
Indian foods are, in many cases, spicy (and delicious), and that curry powder's Curcumin has been found to kill and stops the growth of melanoma skin cancer ...
Add Color To Your Diet
Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX - Sep 18, 2007
Curcumin is a flavonoid in tumeric, the yellow spice in curry powder. It inhibits the growth of stomach cancers and other cancers. Genistein is a flavonoid ...
Curcumin Curry Power
Science News Magazine - Sep 15, 2007
"The list of Curcumin's effects goes on and on, and they're all in your favor...in addition to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, Curcumin has several effects that may work in tandem to protect the brain from plaques in other ways. "If Curcumin had a single molecular target, it probably would not be as good a drug," says Bharat Aggarwal, who studies Curcumin at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. "But because it has multiple targets, it's very attractive."
curcumin at md anderson cancer center
Curcumin at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center - September, 2007
Curcumin has been shown to prevent a large of number of cancers in animal studies. Laboratory data indicate that Curcumin can inhibit tumor initiation, promotion, invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis.

Epidemiological evidence indicate that incidence of certain cancers is less in people who consume Curcumin than in those who do not. Recent evidence indicates that, besides chemopreventive activity, Curcumin may also be effective in the treatment of cancer. Curcumin is currently under investigtion for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and other medical institutions.

Turmeric May Guard Against Childhood Leukemia
PakTribune.com, Pakistan - Sep 10, 2007
Our studies show that Turmeric and its coloring principle, Curcumin in the diet mitigate the effects of some of these risk factors," Nagabhushan said . ...
Could Turmeric help to combat Alzheimer’s disease?
Destination Santé, France - Sep 7, 2007
Known as bisdemethoxy Curcumin, it appears to destroy the beta-amyloid plaques whose presence is a marker for the disease. In fact, this substance appears ...
Eat rainbow colored foods
Frost Illustrated, IN - Sep 4, 2007
A pigment called Curcumin gives curry its distinctive yellow color and has been credited with cancer prevention. I would suggest that to stay healthy, ...
Couple Looking For The Cure
Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX - Sep 2, 2007
She also studies the prostate cancer preventative effects of Curcumin (the yellow substance in curry spices). Dr. Srivastava investigates resveratrol, ...
Emory Winship Cancer Institute Earns $12.5 Million Grant
DentalPlans.com, FL - Aug 29, 2007
Development of Novel Curcumin Analogs for the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer: Curcumin is a principal ingredient in the Indian curry spice Tumeric. ...
The skinny on spicy foods
MSNBC - Aug 26, 2007
The Curcumin that turns Turmeric yellow also helps reduce inflammation and aids muscle repair after heavy exercise, researchers at the University of South ...
Turmeric moves from the kitchen shelf to the clinic
INDOlink, CA - Aug 22, 2007
By Francis C. Assisi 22 August 2007 - Indian-American researchers who have been studying Curcumin, the active ingredient of the ubiquitous Indian spice ...
Common spice may help Alzheimer's patients
Scientific American Magazine - August 17, 2007
Further studies are needed to determine if increasing blood levels of macrophages using an oral Curcumin agent clear the amyloid plaques, ...
Herbs and Herbal Supplements for Natural Gout Treatment
American Chronicle, CA - Jul 9, 2007
Curcumin, found in tumeric, which gives Tumeric’s bright colour, is regarded as a potent anti-inflammatory and pain relieving agent. ...
Natural Herbs For Asthma Treatment
American Chronicle, CA - Jul 8, 2007
The active constituents are the diarylhepanoids, including Curcumin, which are found in the vividly yellow rhizome. In an uncontrolled trial in India, ...
Cancer Pain Management
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription), IL - Jul 3, 2007
They discuss medications such as intravenous ketamine, intravenous lidocaine, and cannabis, and describe the use of herbs and supplements such as Curcumin ...
6 ways to spice up your diet
Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX - Jun 26, 2007
Curry powder: Turmeric, an ingredient in curry powder, contains Curcumin. This phytochemical helps thwart cancer by switching off proteins that cause cells ...
Adjust diet for pet with cancer
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - Jun 26, 2007
... DMG (a nutrient found in grains and meat), garlic, Curcumin, and medicinal mushrooms are often prescribed. I'd use this regimen for about six months. ...
Malaria drugs failed? Turn to Turmeric
Newindpress (subscription), India - Jun 19, 2007
Curcumin, a compound isolated from the Turmeric plant, has been found to possess qualities that can effectively fight malarial parasites, including the ...
Forget fluoride - try Turmeric
Auckland stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - Jun 12, 2007
"This is due to its active ingredient, Curcumin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties." Dr Pahuja contacted the Central Leader to promote ...
Add Spices to Your Life
Better Homes and Gardens - Jun 10, 2007
This spice, which gives ballpark mustard its yellow color, contains Curcumin, a compound that's been researched for its potent anti-inflammatory activity. ...
Healthy herbs and spices
Lawrence Journal World, KS - Jun 6, 2007
Its Curcumin may offer protection against cancer cells. • How to use it: Add it to rice, eggs or salad dressings. Try for about 1/8 teaspoon per day, ...
DDW: To Prevent Colorectal Cancer, a Vegetarian Diet From Day One
MedPage Today, NJ - May 21, 2007
Two promising candidates are garlic and the Indian spice Curcumin, both of which have been shown to have a chemoprotective effect, he said.
The Second Team
USA Today - May 16, 2007
Research on anti-cancer properties of Curcumin, a curry extract; Academic Decathlon president. Daniel Lage, Gulliver Preparatory School, Miami. ...
New Research Sheds Light on Alzheimer's Disease
abc7.com, CA - May 16, 2007
Researchers say fish, spices like curry and Curcumin, and certain juices may reduce risk. And everyone agrees brain exercises like crossword puzzles and ...
Four area students among competitors at international science fair
Shreveport Times, LA - May 16, 2007
Huang studied whether Curcumin, the active ingredient in curry, would slow or block the movement of breast cancer cells. She discovered that at a certain ...
Scientists discover benefits of Turmeric in Indian dishes
Hindustan Times, India - May 8, 2007
It has been seen that Curcumin, the compound that gives Turmeric its yellow colour, stops leukaemia cells multiplying. He said: "Our studies show that ...
ORAC and Antioxidants: Realizing the Potential
Natural Products Industry Insider, AZ - May 4, 2007
For comparison, he offered Curcumin, which has demonstrated its antioxidant and health benefits via in vitro, in vivo and clinical stud