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. Curcumin, which gives the yellow color to turmeric, was first isolated almost two centuries ago, and its structure as diferuloylmethane was determined in 1910. Extensive research within the last half a century has proven that its renowned range of medicinal properties, once associated with Turmeric, are due to Curcumin. 
 

Curcumin Molecular Formula C21H20O6   Chemical Structures 

curcumin chemical

curcumin structure


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

Clinical trial of Curcumin, a chemopreventive agent - The average peak serum concentrations after taking 4,000 mg, 6,000 mg and 8,000 mg of curcumin were 0.51 microM, 0.63 microM and 1.77 microM, respectively."

Worlds Healthiest Foods - "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."

Science Daily, 2009 - "Everyday foods, beverages, and spices contain healthful compounds that help us fight harmful inflammation. And, in doing that, these phytochemicals may also reduce our risk of diseases associated with chronic inflammation, including cancer and diabetes."

Washington Post - "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."

Anti-inflammatory

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 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

Where can I purchase
Curcumin?
Order direct from Turmeric-Curcumin.com, the largest supplier of Curcumin supplements at wholesale prices to the general public, research institutions, physicians, and university medical centers for over ten years. Our product comes to you in vacuum sealed bottles after being analyzed and certified in quality control tests. Rigorous manufacturing and FDA standards guarantee freshness, potency, and purity of content material. Domestic orders are shipped FedEx or USPS Priority for fast and secure delivery. Contact service@turmeric-curcumin.com for bulk ordering, private labeling, or any other questions. Purchases of 12 or more bottles will receive free domestic shipping.
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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 "1000 mg per serving" but hide that the serving size is 3 capsules. Some even claim to have a "500 mg capsule" but the "super complex" is only 300 mg Curcumin and 200 mg Turmeric, which only has about 4% 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 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. Our product contains no sugars or other sweeteners, no starch, no sodium or salt, no yeast, no preservatives, no black pepper extract or "bioperine" (actually a trademark of Piper nigrum by the Sabinsa corporation), no silicon dioxide, no GMO, no artificial colors or flavors, no dyes, no rice powder, no dairy, 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? 
"Curcumin is not toxic to humans up to 8,000 mg/day."

"Patients received 8 g curcumin by mouth daily...No toxicities were observed."
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Curcumin, even in large quantities, does not produce any known side effects in humans."
Turmeric has been used in large quantities as a condiment for thousands of years with no adverse reactions.  The FDA classifies Turmeric as GRAS (General Recognition And Safety). Pregnant women, individuals with gallstones or bleeding disorders, or using chemotherapy or blood thinners should speak with a health care provider before using herbs or dietary supplements in amounts greater than usually found in foods. 

 
Why do Curcumin and Turmeric provide health benefits?

Certain
plants manufacture chemicals that repel predators, parasites and diseases. Like most of these pharmacologically-active metabolites, Curcumin is involved in self-defense. Over time, plants with higher levels of organic compounds that deter attackers become more successful, because of their advanced protection. In nature's never-ending interaction between predator and prey, insects evolve the ability to digest plant toxins, while plants evolve stronger chemicals to deter their enemies. Monitoring this evolution 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 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 medicinal value, and their metabolites are candidates for research. Curcumin has been shown to exhibit anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities and thus has a potential against various malignant diseases such as diabetes, allergies, arthritis, Alzheimer disease, and other chronic illnesses. These effects are mediated through the regulation of various transcription factors, growth factors, inflammatory cytokines, protein kinases, and other enzymes. Curcumin exhibits activities similar to recently discovered TNF blockers (humira, remicade and enbrel), vascular endothelial cell growth factor blocker (avastin), human epidermal growth factor receptor blockers (erbitux, erlotinib, and geftinib), and HER2 blocker (herceptin). Considering the recent scientific bandwagon that multi-targeted therapy is better than mono-targeted therapy for most diseases, curcumin can be considered an ideal "Spice for Life". More than 5000 papers published within the past two decades have revealed that curcumin has extraordinary potential in promoting health through modulation of numerous molecular targets.

 
What is the history of Curcumin and Turmeric?

Turmeric is an ancient spice and a traditional remedy. Its health benefits have been described for over 5000 years. Since 1900 BC numerous therapeutic activities have been assigned to turmeric for a wide variety of diseases and conditions, including those of the skin, pulmonary, and gastro-intestinal systems, aches, pains, wounds  and disorders. 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


Recent news and published studies on Curcumin and Turmeric
   August 2010

Spice eases skin problem

Brattleboro Reformer - ‎Aug 20, 2010‎
There are many testimonials on the benefits of the yellow spice turmeric or its active ingredient curcumin ...

Nicotine-induced survival signaling in lung cancer cells is dependent on their ...

7thSpace Interactive (press release) - ‎Aug 20, 2010‎
Curcumin down-regulated all the survival signals induced by nicotine in both the cells, irrespective of their p53 status. The hypothesis was confirmed when ...

New Research Continues to Support Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin

Natural News.com - Melanie Grimes - ‎Aug 19, 2010‎
The active ingredient in turmeric is called curcumin. Modern research has shown curcumin to have antibiotic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant ...

Perryman Nutrition Column: Spice up Your Diet and Do Your Body Good

Colorado State University News (press release) - ‎Aug 18, 2010‎
The curcumin in turmeric, the primary ingredient in curry powder, has been shown to reduce the risk of developing diabetes in obese mice. ...

Curcumin interrupts the interaction between the androgen receptor and Wnt/beta ...

UroToday - ‎Aug 18, 2010‎
Curcumin, a dietary yellow pigment of Curcuma longa, has emerged as having a chemopreventive role. Although curcumin has been shown to inhibit AR expression ...

Michael Douglas' Throat Cancer Comes After Many Years of Abuse

Associated Content - ‎Aug 17, 2010‎
This article reports on a recent study that found that curcumin in the curry spice turmeric begins killing throat cancer cells within 24 hours. ...

A novel small molecule inhibits STAT3 phosphorylation and DNA binding activity ...

7thSpace Interactive (press release) - ‎Aug 16, 2010‎
A novel small molecular STAT3 inhibitor, FLLL32 was specifically designed from dietary agent, curcumin to inhibit constitutive STAT3 signaling in multiple ...

Superfood: Ginger

Metro Canada - Edmonton - ‎Aug 15, 2010‎
The fact it is rich in phytochemicals, including gingerols, beta-carotene, curcumin and caffeic acid, is a strong base for its therapeutic qualities. ...

Cook with turmeric (and other over-the-counter help for nerve pain!)

Sun-Sentinel - ‎Aug 4, 2010‎
Curcumin. Found in the spice turmeric, it reduces blood sugar and chases away pain-causing TNF and nitric oxide. Cook with turmeric spice, but also take a ...

Ten good reasons to have curry

Trinidad News - ‎Aug 4, 2010‎
According to researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, a chemical found in the spice called curcumin can reduce the build up of knots in the ...

UHV professor receives funding to find out if diet rich in citrus, turmeric ...

Victoria Advocate - ‎Jul 31, 2010‎
Somasundaram began studying the biological effects of curcumin in 1988 and has since learned that a diet rich in the spice temporarily delays the ...

FF&B conference focuses on new trends for better health

fnbnews.com - ‎Jul 29, 2010‎
Giving an example of the traditional curcumin consumption habit among Indians, he said that researchers had found that curcumin reduces Alzheimer and ...

How to turn your food to medicines

Nigerian Tribune - Sade Oguntola - ‎Jul 28, 2010‎
Curcumin, an extract of turmeric, which curry powder is largely composed of, has received lots of modern scientific attention and its effect on diseases and ...

Low Dose Curcumin Improves Arthritis

Natural Products Industry Insider - ‎Jul 27, 2010‎
MILAN, Italy—Scientists have found a proprietary curcumin extract may relieve pain and increase mobility in osteoarthritis (OA) patients at a dose much ...

Can a common spice fight cancer? Oklahoma researchers are looking into it

NewsOK.com - David Stanley Ford - ‎Jul 26, 2010‎
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Biji Kurien is studying how curcumin, a chemical present in turmeric spice, can affect cancer. ...

Turmeric vs. NSAIDs for Knee Osteoarthritis

Fitness Goop - Aaron Hoo - ‎July 5, 2010‎
Preclinical studies also indicate curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) has potent chemoprotective actions against a variety of tumors. ...

Food to Dye For? There Are Sustainable Options

Justmeans - ‎Jul 4, 2010‎
... Carrot, Chlorophyll, Curcumin, Elderberry, Grape, Hibiscus, Paprika, Red Cabbage, Spinach, and Turmeric among others, but they are expensive to use, ...

Nutraceuticals for Brain Function

Natural Products Industry Insider - ‎Jul 2, 2010‎
Atop Qureshi's list of key botanicals is turmeric (Curcuma longa); its active ingredient curcumin has been studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ...

Study: Retinal imaging indicates presymptomatic Alzheimer's

Health Imaging & IT - Gina Narcisi - ‎Jul 2, 2010‎
In the 18 genetically modified mice, detection of plaques followed administration of curcumin, a plaque-labeling fluorochrome. The researchers found that ...

Spice up your meals

Montreal Gazette - Samara Felesky-Hunt - ‎Jul 1, 2010‎
Studies show that turmeric and its principal active ingredient, curcumin, possess many anti-cancer properties. This spice has shown to inhibit tumour cell ...

Curcumin mediated suppression of nuclear factor-kappaB promotes chondrogenic ...

7thSpace Interactive (press release) - ‎Jul 1, 2010‎
Curcumin is a phytochemical capable of inhibiting IL-1beta-induced activation of NF-kappaB and expression of apoptotic and pro-inflammatory genes in ...

Soy, Curcumin & Prostate Cancer Risk

Men's News Daily - Robert A. Wascher - ‎Jun 29, 2010‎
Curcumin, which is present in the Indian curry spice turmeric, is also known to have potent anti-inflammatory properties, and has also been the subject of ...

Alzheimer's as seen by a patient who is also a doctor

Lexington Herald Leader - Arthur Rivin - ‎Jun 29, 2010‎
I am a retired physician and an emeritus professor of medicine. I also have Alzheimer's disease. ...

Eye Exam May Reveal Early Alzheimer's Plaque

eMaxHealth - Deborah Mitchell - ‎Jun 29, 2010‎
Curcumin, a natural component of the spice turmeric, was used to label and detect plaque in the retinas. The curcumin attaches itself to amyloid plaques and ...

The small molecule curcumin analog FLLL32 induces apoptosis in melanoma cells ...

7thSpace Interactive (press release) - ‎Jun 25, 2010‎
We characterized the biologic effects of a novel small molecule STAT3 pathway inhibitor that is derived from the natural product curcumin. ...

Talented Turmeric Fights Inflammation

Natural Products Marketplace - Chris Kilham - ‎Jun 21, 2010‎
Compounds in turmeric most responsible for its broad uses are the bright, yellow curcuminoids, notably curcumin, which makes up about 3 percent of the ...

Combined inhibitory effects of soy isoflavones and curcumin on the production ...

UroToday - ‎Jun 20, 2010‎
Isoflavones and curcumin have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. We examined the biological effects of soy isoflavones and curcumin on LNCaP ...

Aussie research spices up organ transplants

ABC Online - ‎Jun 20, 2010‎
Scientists from Adelaide's Centre for Stem Cell Research have found that curcumin extracted from turmeric stops cells from dying in the donated organ and ...

Natural Help Prevents, Slows Down and Reverses Alzheimer's

Natural News.com - Tony Isaacs - ‎Jun 19, 2010‎
*Curcumin, the yellow compound found in turmeric, is getting increasing attention and may be a good preventive. *Natural supplementation with huperzine may ...

You are what you eat

Irish Times - Hugo Arnold - ‎Jun 18, 2010‎
Curcumin is an oil found in turmeric. Research has shown that in animals curcumin enhances the activity of an enzyme that might prevent or slow the ...

Healing With Desi Food

Reading Little India - Mamta Singh - ‎Jun 17, 2010‎
Research conducted at UCLA, published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry (December 2004), establishes the mechanisms behind Curcumin's protective ...

Oceanside High School's valedictorian and salutatorian

liherald.com - Anthony Rifilato - ‎Jun 17, 2010‎
For his research project, Kelly studied the application of curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric, as an effective treatment for cancer.

India: Turmeric fights liver damage

FreshPlaza - ‎Jun 16, 2010‎
A study published in Gut, a publication of the British Medical Journal, found that the compound curcumin found in turmeric, is a powerful anti-inflammatory ...

Ginger May Ease Muscle Pain

About - News & Issues (blog) - ‎Jun 16, 2010‎
... people with conditions marked by musculoskeletal tension (such as TMJ syndrome). In addition, curcumin may help lessen pain associated with tendonitis.

Spices Play Role in Reduced Cancer Risk

Food Consumer - ‎Jun 15, 2010‎
It appears that curcumin -- the pigment that gives turmeric its yellow-orange color -- is responsible for many of turmeric's medicinal effects, ...

Superfoods for your health

Daily Mail - Matthew Barbour - ‎Jun 14, 2010‎
As well as relieving IBS, protecting the liver and improving the digestion of fats, curcumin, an active component in turmeric, has been shown to have ...

Turmeric fights breast cancer in mice

PakTribune.com - ‎Jun 11, 2010‎
Tests in mice showed that curcumin, an active compound found in turmeric, helped stop the spread of breast cancer tumor cells to the lungs. ...

Natural Anti-Inflammatory Options Can Safely Help People

eMaxHealth - Tyler Woods - ‎Jun 9, 2010‎
Devil's claw has demonstrated efficacy in the management of low back pain Curcumin is the active anti-inflammatory agent found in the spice turmeric. ...

Turmeric for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

About - News & Issues (blog) - ‎Jun 9, 2010‎
A key component of turmeric is curcumin, which has long been used medicinally in the east and has been studied in the west. Especially when you consider ...

Spice up your plants

Sunday Times.lk - ‎Mar 15, 2010‎
The pigment of turmeric (curcumin) valued for its yellow-orange colour can be used to garnish pale foods, apart from being a potent dietary antioxidant. ...

Controlling Blood Pressure

The Freeport News - ‎Mar 15, 2010‎
Turmeric - a powerful East-Indian herb used in curry dishes, turmeric extract contains curcumin which is a strong anti-inflammatory. Curcumin helps lower ...

Nutrition: Keep joint pain at bay

BikeRadar.com - Christine Bailey - ‎Mar 15, 2010‎
Turmeric: Turmeric contains the potent ingredient curcumin which is thought to protect against inflammation and may help relieve the pain and stiffness of ...

Use Natural and Alternative Help for Fibromyalgia

Natural News.com - Tony Isaacs - ‎Mar 14, 2010‎
Curcumin, magnesium, blackseed oil (Nigella sativa) and herbal oleander extract are all powerful immune modulators which may help. ...

Students up the ante on science projects

The Valley Chronicle - Valerie Dew - ‎Mar 12, 2010‎
Nilesh found that curcumin, a natural supplement that is a member of the ginger family, worked well and could possibly serve as a treatment for the disease. ...

The Science Behind A Curry

FemaleFirst.co.uk - ‎Mar 11, 2010‎
Curry causes problematic stains due to the bright yellow molecule called curcumin which is found in turmeric. Turmeric can be used as a dye for clothes as ...

Explore options for complementary approach to cancer treatment

Charlottetown, The Guardian - Kali Simmonds - ‎Mar 10, 2010‎
Also, there are many natural substances such as curcumin and resveratrol that are showing very promising results in treating colon and many other types of ...

Dr. Cynara Coomer Lays Down 7 Rules to Cancer Free Life

Vitals Spotlight - ‎Mar 4, 2010‎
An extract in turmeric called curcumin, which gives curry its yellow color, is an amazing anti-inflammatory. I also like Vitamin D as a prevention ...

Mixing Medications Could Leave Greater Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack

BETTER Health Research - ‎Feb 25, 2010‎
An alternative to Celebrex ® would be to take a nutritional supplement for arthritis and joint pain such as ginko and curcumin.

Pharmacist - Recent studies can guide health

StarNewsOnline.com - ‎Feb 24, 2010‎
Curcumin can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and cancer. It works even better when taken with vitamin D3. It is known also to lower blood sugar and ...

Get energized: 3 steps to enjoying a healthy meal

Times Herald-Record - Fran Sussman - ‎Feb 23, 2010‎
Curcumin and turmeric have been touted as anti-inflammatory. Cinnamon may help increase metabolic function. Experiment with new flavors and see if you can ...

Retail Contest for Date with Herb Expert

Natural Products Marketplace - ‎Feb 22, 2010‎
“We're delighted to sponsor the Medicine Hunter's seminar about the powerful benefits of curcumin as an immune enhancer, inflammatory response balancer, ...

Brave new food: You won't believe the things you'll be putting in your mouth

Lawrence Journal World - Tom King - ‎Feb 22, 2010‎
And curcumin, a constituent of turmeric, kills cancer cells. A 2009 BBC News story about the findings of the CCRC stated that “curcumin started to kill ...

Curry takes tastebuds on a passage to India

The Province - ‎Feb 21, 2010‎
The spice, and its active ingredient curcumin, also provide medicinal benefits: it acts as an antiseptic and antibacterial agent. ...

Turmeric Effective For Weight Loss

TopNews Arab Emirates - Kamilah Qasimi - ‎Feb 21, 2010‎
The results of a study published in The Journal of Nutrition reveals that Curcumin, a bioactive component in Indian spice turmeric, can prove effective in ...

curry Flavour

Irish Independent - Susan Jane - ‎Feb 20, 2010‎
Its rich curcumin content is applauded for decreasing irritability in the bowels, lowering LDL cholesterol and fighting cancer by counteracting oxidative ...

UAE gets Dh400,000 for cancer research

Middle East North Africa Financial Network - ‎Feb 18, 2010‎
The research projects include the 'characterisation of curcumin signal transduction and apostosis as possible target for chemotherapy' and the 'novel ...

Curcumin And Multiple Myeloma: Preclinical And Early Clinical Studies Are ...

The Myeloma Beacon - Francie Diep - ‎Feb 17, 2010‎
Curcumin has been garnering increased attention as a potential anticancer treatment. It is the major active compound in turmeric, a popular Indian spice ...

Turmeric - a new way to spice up your weight loss routine

Oneindia - ‎Feb 16, 2010‎
17 (ANI): Curcumin, a bioactive component in Indian spice turmeric, can prove effective if added in weight loss routine, a new study suggests. ...

Turmeric's Compound Can Spice Up Your Weight Loss Routine!

TopNews - Piyush Diwan - ‎Feb 16, 2010‎
Curcumin, a bioactive constituent in turmeric, can prove effectual if added in weight loss schedule, a new research has suggested. ...

 Research teams awarded over $1 mil. in grants

The Brown Daily Herald - Rebecca Ballhaus - ‎Feb 15, 2010‎
Curcumin is an “active component” in the spice's effect on cancer cells, but it is scarce in nature, he said. “Our goal is to determine whether there are ...

Naturally Reduce Your Chances of Getting Cancer, Part I

Natural News.com - Tony Isaacs - ‎Feb 13, 2010‎
(NaturalNews) Mainstream health experts have estimated that up to 40% of all cancer could be prevented with more immunizations against diseases that ...

Naturally Reduce Your Chances of Getting Cancer, Part II

Natural News.com - Tony Isaacs - ‎Feb 13, 2010‎
Curcumin protects against a wide range of cancers including lung and colorectal cancers. Studies have found that curcumin is especially beneficial for those ...

Herbal magic

Times of India - Sanaya Chavda - ‎Feb 13, 2010‎
Recently, turmeric powder was in the news for evidence that it contains curcumin which can fight Alzheimer's and Dementia, as well as for having anti-cancer ...

Nutrition Tidbits to Live By

Natural Products Marketplace - ‎Feb 12, 2010‎
Spicy Brain Food: Curcumin works to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and taking it with vitamin D3 may enhance the effects. ...

Fight Tumor Re-Seeding with Natural Remedies

Natural News.com - Luella May - Feb 12, 2010‎
Curcumin is another highly proven cancer fighter and preventative. Black Cumin Oil (Nigella Sativa) has been highly revered throughout history. ...

A potpourri of information from the pharmacist

Herald & Review - ‎Feb 9, 2010‎
Curcumin can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and cancer. It works even better when taken with vitamin D3. Speaking of curcumin, it is known to lower ...

Fit Tip Tuesday!

Albany Times Union (blog) - Carin Lane - ‎Feb 9, 2010‎
Turmeric, also known as Curcumin, is a raw vegetable that's similar to ginger. It's full of antioxidants that keep your brain cells from dying. ...

Medical miracles march on

Muse - ‎Feb 1, 2010‎
A study at the Cork Cancer Research Centre showed that curcumin, which is a chemical found in the spice turmeric, rapidly killed laboratory cancer cells. ...

The thighs have it

Toronto Star - ‎Jan 29, 2010‎
The reason: It's thought to be the curcumin- derivative turmeric found in curry (and inexpensive mustards). Savour a little chocolate. ...

Turmeric Treats Candida Infection and Colorectal Cancers

Natural News.com - Melanie Grimes - ‎Jan 27, 2010‎
Known by its Latin name, curcumin, turmeric shows promise as an antifungal for Candida as well as many other fungal infections. According to the Journal of ...

Food and drink: Remember to… to…

Pique newsmagazine - Glenda Bartosh - ‎Jan 27, 2010‎
And research points to curcumin as being one of the roots of that. Curcumin is the phytochemical that gives turmeric powder its distinctive bright ...

Detox

Irish Independent - ‎Jan 25, 2010‎
Turmeric's curcumin compound has long been celebrated in Asian cuisine and Ayurveda medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antioxidant power. ...

How plant derivatives offer protection against aflatoxin

The Guardian - Nigeria - Chukwuma Muanya - ‎Jan 20, 2010‎
Meanwhile, University of Missouri, United States, researchers have found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, could reduce ...

Turmeric curry spice

Public Service - ‎Jan 20, 2010‎
The chemical curcumin found in the curry spice turmeric destroys gullet cancer cells in the lab, scientists at the Cork Cancer Research Centre have found. ...

Cooking with anti cancer herbs and spices better than some medicines

eMaxHealth - Kathleen Blanchard - ‎Jan 19, 2010‎
Curcumin from turmeric has been extensively studied for its anti cancer properties, specifically by Bharat B. Aggarwal, PhD., professor of experimental ...

Curry spice 'kills cancer cells'

Pak Watan - ‎Jan 19, 2010‎
The chemical - curcumin - has long been thought to have healing powers and is already being tested as a treatment for arthritis and even dementia. ...

Deliver Nutrition and Taste in a Convenient One-pot Meal

Kansas City infoZine - ‎Jan 17, 2010‎
The powerful spice's active ingredient is curcumin, an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Some studies indicate that curcumin may slow the ...

One Spice

Gather.com - ‎Jan 15, 2010‎
Scientists and all those famous "old wives" have long thought that the chemical, which is called curcumin, has healing powers for everything from arthritis ...

20 great foods you aren't eating

Times Online - ‎Jan 15, 2010‎
As used liberally in Gordon Ramsay's recipes, this is a great source of curcumin, which is believed to have anti-inflammatory effects and may help to fight ...

Curry Spice May Fight Alzheimer's Disease

Online - International News Network - Jan 7, 2010
For centuries, doctors practicing traditional Indian medicine have safely prescribed curcumin in extract form for a variety of illnesses and ailments. ...

Spices May Prevent Tumor Growth

GlamScene - Jan 6, 2010
The study, posted online in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, indicated that the finding of curcumin (from turmeric) and piperine (from ...

Turmeric (Curcumin) for Inflammatory Conditions

EmpowHer - ‎Jan 5, 2010‎
Currently, there are 37 clinical trials in progress in the United States evaluating its active ingredient, curcumin, for inflammatory conditions and other ...

COX-2 Inhibitor May Ease Skin Cancer Burden

MedPage Today - Crystal Phend - ‎Jan 5, 2010‎
Another possibility is development of several plant-derived small molecules, such as honokiol and curcumin, that have been shown to inhibit COX without ...

Yellow magic of turmeric

Inquirer.net - Amy Cavosora - ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
Modern research has uncovered more benefits to the spice, particularly its active ingredient, curcumin. Just like most spices, it is naturally antimicrobial ...

Interview With Dr. Mark Petrash, Leading Aldose Reductase Researcher

A Sweet Life - Robert Scheinman - ‎Jan 1, 2010‎
Curcumin is another spice that is used in Indian cooking. We just published a paper with Dr. Reddy's lab, showing that that curcumin, which is known to ...

Nutrition to Prevent Cataracts

EmpowHer - ‎Dec 30, 2009‎
Curcumin, from the spice turmeric which is commonly used in Indian food; 8. Resveratrol, found in grapes and sold as a dietary supplement; 9. ...

Making Love in the Kitchen: Spice Up Your Immune System... with Spicey Dal

National Post (blog) - Meghan Telpner - ‎Dec 30, 2009‎
In addition to being a holy smokes anti-inflammatory, curcumin is also rich in anti-oxidants and helps detoxify the liver. And it gives curries that ...

Scientists find turmeric spices

Natural News.com - Sl Baker - ‎Dec 29, 2009‎
Researchers at the University of Michigan (UM) Comprehensive Cancer Center have found that the compounds curcumin, which is derived from turmeric, ...

The spice of life

7DAYS - ‎Dec 27, 2009‎
Curcumin's medicinal properties are now also thought to be able to protect liver and kidney function, ward off Alzheimer's disease and even kill cancer ...

Flu, holidays don't mix

Indianapolis Star - ‎Dec 23, 2009‎
They reached this conclusion when the dietary compounds curcumin, derived from the Indian spice turmeric, and piperine, derived from black peppercorns, ...

Curcumin May Fight Breast Cancer

About - News & Issues (blog) - ‎Dec 22, 2009‎
A combination of curcumin (a compound found in the curry spice turmeric) and piperine (a substances derived from black peppers) could help protect against ...

Have Yourself a Merry Little Curry

Psychology Today (blog) - Shirah Vollmer - ‎Dec 21, 2009‎
Dr. Cummings is one of the authors in a study published in 2005 which says that there is a potential role for the curry spice curcumin (turmeric) in the ...

If You Haven't Tried Turmeric, You Should

Tonic - Jac Chebatoris - ‎Dec 19, 2009‎
Turmeric contains curcumin, which is the potent substance that targets and attacks cancer cells, while leaving normal cells well enough alone. ...

Mixing Medications Could Leave Greater Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack

BETTER Health Research - Donna Parker - ‎Dec 18, 2009‎
An alternative to Celebrex would be to take a nutritional supplement for arthritis and joint pain such as ginko and curcumin.

Holiday Cheer: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Huffington Post (blog) - ‎Dec 18, 2009‎
Alcohol is detoxified by the liver; therefore, another highly recommended strategy to protect the liver is to use curcumin, the substance that gives the ...

Scientists at St. Louis University, Department of Pathology report research in ...

Behavioral Health Central (blog) - ‎Dec 17, 2009‎
A new study, 'Curcumin attenuates the effects of insulin on stimulating hepatic stellate cell activation by interrupting insulin signaling and attenuating ...

10 Ways to Improve Your Cholesterol Panel Without Drugs

Stop Aging Now - Peggy L. Manuel - ‎Dec 17, 2009‎
Raise HDL with niacin (nicotinic acid), dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa mass), curcumin (extract of turmeric), kale (juiced) or hibiscus tea. ...

Haldi Zapping

Reading Little India - ‎Dec 16, 2009‎
A study in the British Journal of Cancer reports that curcumin, the compound in turmeric, kills cancer cells within 24 hours. Principal researcher Dr Sharon ...

Spices May Prevent Breast Cancer

WebMD - Kelli Miller Stacy - ‎Dec 15, 2009‎
Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center applied piperine, found in black pepper, and curcumin, the main ingredient in the ...

Curcumin Holds Promise as Anti-Cancer Agent for Prevention and Treatment of ...

Alternative Health Journal (blog) - Derrick DeSilva Jr. - ‎Dec 14, 2009‎
Effects of curcumin treatment on the cell lines included: mitotic catastrophe, autophagy, accumulation of poly-ubiquitinated proteins and cyclin B ...

Long live the greens

Irish Times - ‎Dec 14, 2009‎
A study carried out at University College Cork recently captured headlines when the researchers showed that curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric, ...

Nature's cure

Express Buzz - ‎Dec 13, 2009‎
The project, which includes clinical trials using a drug made from 'curcumin', a component found in turmeric, will test the medicine on 210 patients who are ...

Spice Compounds May Stem Tumor Growth

U.S. News & World Report - ‎Dec 11, 2009‎
When curcumin (from turmeric) and piperine (from black peppers) were applied to breast cells in the laboratory, the number of stem cells decreased, ...

Herbs and spices can be good -- and good for you

Wisconsin State Journal - Dec 5, 2009
New studies suggest that curcumin, the bright yellow compound in turmeric, may help inhibit cancer cells, reduce inflammation and safeguard the brain, ...

Curry tablets may help fight disease

Dr. Cutler - ‎Dec 2, 2009‎
The ingredient, curcumin, is a potent antioxidant found in the turmeric spice that is currently being tested for its safety and effectiveness for fighting ...

Brain food

AsiaOne - Audrey Ho - ‎Dec 1, 2009‎
Interestingly, the curry spice curcumin has also been shown to 'reduce memory deficits in animal models of Alzheimer's disease and brain trauma'. ...

Enigmatic viral promotion

spectroscopyNOW.com - ‎Nov 30, 2009‎
They are also planning to screen a range of antioxidant compounds, such as green tea extract, curcumin (from the spice turmeric), and resveratrol (from red ...

An apple a day could keep cancer away

eMaxHealth - Kathleen Blanchard - ‎Nov 27, 2009‎
The protein, kappa B (NF-KB), was blocked by apple extract and curcumin. Resveratrol was also studied, but did not produce the same results. ...

Curcumin from turmeric has anti-malarial properties: IISc

Daily News & Analysis - ‎Nov 27, 2009‎
PTI Hyderabad: A new research at the Indian Institute of Sciences (IIsc) in Bangalore has found that a drug combined with curcumin from turmeric can prove ...

Take These Natural Measures to Prevent and Treat Gallstones

The Healthier Life - ‎Nov 25, 2009‎
Take 300mg of curcumin (an active component of the yellow spice turmeric) three times a day to increase the solubility of your bile. ...

Gunawan T. : The spice of life

Jakarta Post - ‎Nov 24, 2009‎
He found the trend was for curcumin – an ingredient found in turmeric, a ginger-family plant native to India and Southeast Asian countries. ...

How to Slow Aging and Prevent Alzheimer's

Natural News.com - Paul Fassa - ‎Nov 23, 2009‎
Curcumin minimizes or eliminates plaque and inflammation. Vitamin B12 with folic acid and B6 are good for brain health too. Hosphatidyl serine supplements ...

Experts share views on cancer treatment

Times of India - ‎Nov 22, 2009‎
Dr Krishna Misra from Indo-Russian Centre for Biotechnology, IIIT spoke on "The application of curcumin and some of its conjugates as anti-tumour agents. ...

Women2Day - Health: The spice of life

Flintshire Chronicle - Chester Chronicle - ‎Nov 22, 2009‎
Curcumin's medicinal properties are now also thought to be able to protect liver and kidney function, ward off Alzheimer's disease and even kill cancer ...

An Atomic-Level Look at an HIV Accomplice

Science Daily - ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
They also plan to screen antioxidant compounds such as green tea extract, curcumin and resveratrol (found in red wine) to see if such compounds are capable ...

Cosmetics - A little history and a whole lot of super beauty tips and advice!

DSO Maghreb - ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
Curcumin may spice up your regimen for disease prevention, longevity and healthy skin. When your skin is tight, it's crying out for moisture. ...

To fight inflammation with food

Los Angeles Times - ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
In broad brush strokes, fish oil, curcumin, antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables -- they're anti-inflammatory. Saturated fats, trans fats, ...

American Cancer Society admits mammograms and cancer screenings are over-hyped

Natural News.com (registration) - ‎Nov 17, 2009‎
Vitamin D, curcumin, chaparral, garlic, and aloe vera are a few of the many beneficial nutrients that will serve the body well in preventing cancer. ...

Attracting flu virus with onion won't work

Jackson Clarion Ledger - ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
Turmeric, the yellow spice in curry powder, contains curcumin. This compound is being studied as a possible treatment for autoimmune diseases, ...

Free memory tests mark Alzheimer's Awareness month

Private MD - Brendan Missett - ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
Researchers are also testing whether samples of the curry spice curcumin, when encapsulated in liposomes, are more effectively transferred into the ...

Scientists Look to Incorporate Curry Ingredient into Fighting Diseases

BETTER Health Research - Donna Parker - ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
A study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry is looking into nano-sized capsule made with curcumin, an ingredient that makes curry yellow, ...

JFP Person of the Day: John Dooley

Jackson Free Press - Ward Schaefer - ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
... "high-tech and ancient," for its use of natural ingredients, especially Ayurvedic herbs like noni and curcumin, to reach specific biological needs. ...

Reverse Pre-Diabetes

Stop Aging Now - Gale Maleskey - ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
Curcumin: This component of the spice, turmeric, has been known to improve insulin resistance and regulate spikes in blood glucose levels. ...

Hot Topics

Student Direct - Erica Burnell - ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
... treatment in the curry spice, turmeric. Oesophageal cancer cells that were treated with curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, died within 24 hours.

Diet a good step toward balanced health

Flesh and Stone - ‎Nov 2, 2009
Curcumin spice, a derivative of turmeric, is an antioxidant known in Thailand for having anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. ...

Wonder Spice

Tonic - Courtney Rubin - ‎Oct 31, 2009‎
They found that curcumin started to kill cancer cells in 24 hours – and that the cells began to digest themselves, according to research published in the ...

Curcumin Kills Cancer Cells Quickly

EndoNurse - ‎Oct 30, 2009‎
CORK, Ireland—Researchers from the University College Cork and Mercy University Hospital, Cork, reported curcumin started killing cancer cells within 24 ...

Curry can kill cancer cells, say Irish researchers

Irish Central - Kenneth Haynes - ‎Oct 30, 2009‎
Lab tests at the Cork Cancer Research Center showed that the chemical curcumin, found in turmeric, started destroying the throat cancer cells within a day ...

Curry spice 'kills cancer cells'

The National Online - ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
The chemical – curcumin – has long been thought to have healing powers and is already being tested as a treatment for arthritis and even dementia. ...

Curry Compound Kills Esophageal Cancer Cells

Food Consumer - ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
For the study, researchers at the Cork Cancer Research Center in Ireland treated cultured esophageal cancer cells with curcumin - the yellow pigment found ...

Scientists find the curry spice kills cancer cells

Examiner.com - ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
In the current addition of the British Journal of Cancer, a team of scientists from the Cork Cancer Research Centre reported that the chemical curcumin, ...

Curry ingredient found to have cancer treating potentials

The Daily Inquirer - ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
Scientists at the Cork Cancer Research Center in Ireland have treated esophageal cancer cells with curcumin. Circumin is a chemical found in the spice ...

Daily Briefing: Thurs.

Mother Nature Network - ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
Curcumin — an extract from the bright yellow curry spice turmeric — has long been ascribed healing powers, and is already undergoing tests for treating ...

Daily Digest 29 October 2009

Pulse - Niall Hunt - ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
The red top reports on research that the chemical curcumin, which is found in turmeric – a common curry spice – kills cancerous cells after less than 24 ...

Curry could be spice of life for cancer patients

Metro - Jo Steele - ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
Previous scientific studies have suggested curcumin - which gives curries a distinctive yellow colour - can suppress tumours and that people who eat lots of ...

Spice rack has a secret cancer weapon

The Mercury (subscription) - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Researchers at the Cork Cancer Research Centre in Ireland treated oesophageal cancer cells with curcumin - a chemical found in turmeric, which gives curries ...

Curry spice tumeric may help fight cancer, study shows

Examiner.com - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Could be so: A chemical called curcumin, which is found in the bright-yellow curry spice tumeric, has been shown to kill cancer cells. ...

Researchers: Spice in curry powder counteracts cancer

WFIE-TV - Sarah Harlan - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
New research on Turmeric and a chemical component of it called Curcumin showed that Curcumin destroyed esophageal cancer cells within 24 hours. ...

Curry compound killed cancer cells in lab

CBC.ca - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
When scientists treated esophageal cancer cells with curcumin, found in the spice turmeric, it started to kill the cells within 24 hours, the team reported ...

Study: Ingredient In Curry May Have Cancer-Fighting Abi...

Ozarks First - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
They found that esophageal cancer cells treated with the chemical curcumin started to die off within 24 hours. The chemical also made the cancer cells start ...

Spice up your health: eat curry

Excalibur Online - Nicole Constant - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Not surprisingly, turmeric and its most active component, curcumin, have been receiving wide-ranging scientific study, probably more so than any other spice ...

Eat Turmeric to Fight Cancer

Epicurious - Megan O. Steintrager - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
The chemical - curcumin - has long been thought to have healing powers and is already being tested as a treatment for arthritis and even dementia. ...

Curry Powder Ingredient Fatal for Cancer Cells- Researchers

TopNews United States - Amit Pathania - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
In an exciting new find, researchers reported on Wednesday that curcumin has been found effective in killing esophageal cancer cells. ...

Curry spice kills cancer cells

NHS Choices - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
This was a laboratory study investigating how oesophageal cancer cells respond when coming into contact with curcumin, a chemical found in the Indian spice ...

Compound In Curry Kills Cancer Cells

RedOrbit - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Curcumin, a chemical found in the spice turmeric, gives curries a distinctive yellow color, but researchers at the Cork Cancer Research Center in Ireland ...

Turmeric 'can kill cancer cells'

Sideways News - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Scientists at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland found that curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, began killing oesophageal cancer cells within 24 ... 

Turmeric health benefits: Study touts curcumin destroys cancer cells

Examiner.com - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
A study published today (October 28, 2009) in the British Journal of Cancer reveals that curcumin, a compound in turmeric, kills esophageal cancer cells in ...

Curry, new anti-cancer

PRESS TV - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
While many studies are assessing the effects of curcumin - a compound commonly found in curry - in treating arthritis and dementia; the study published in ...

Curry 'kills cancer cells' and other health benefits of the nation's favourite ...

Mirror.co.uk - Ann Gripper - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Scientists have identified these additional health benefits of the chemical curcumin, which is already being tried as arthritis and dementia treatment, ...

Turmeric chemical kills cancer cells

TheMedGuru - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
A team of scientists based at the Cork Cancer Research Centre conducted a lab experiment to determine the therapeutic value of chemical curcumin found in ...

Curry kills some cancer cells

680 News - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Research done at the Cork Cancer Research Centre in Ireland shows curcumin, which is what gives curry the yellow color can kill some cancer cells in a lab ...

Turmeric can help fight cancer

India Business Blog (blog) - ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
by ANI on October 28, 2009 Curcumin may protect smokers from nicotine-induced head, neck cancers Washington, October 5 (ANI): Curcumin, a compound that is ... 

Anti-Inflammatory Supplements That Work

Stop Aging Now - Gale Maleskey - ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
Curcumin, a component of the yellow spice turmeric, found in curry, may have special anti-inflammatory properties in the eyes, where a layer of yellow ...

People's Pharmacy: Curry may soothe psoriasis

Buffalo News - Teresa Graedon - ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
This could lead to a dangerous or even lethal bleeding episode, so no one on warfarin should take turmeric or its active ingredient curcumin. ...

HEALTHY EATING: Spices boost health benefits, too

Atlanta Journal Constitution - Carolyn O'Neil - ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
Curcumin, the bright yellow pigment in tumeric, helps fight heart disease and may boost brain health, possibly protecting against Alzheimer's disease. ...

Nutritional Support for Bladder Cancer Recovery

EmpowHer (blog) - ‎Oct 19, 2009‎
Curcumin from turmeric inhibited the growth of bladder cancer cells in mice and in cell cultures in studies at Texas A&M University. ...

Tumeric extract shows promise as anti-inflammatory

Horsetalk - ‎Oct 18, 2009‎
The British researchers explored curcumin (diferuloylmethane), which comes from the spice turmeric. Tumeric is produced from the plant Curcuma longa. ...

Blood clot a serious concern

Inquirer.net - Charles E. Buban - ‎Oct 16, 2009‎
One of these recently targeted plants include Curcuma longa (luyang dilaw) whose medicinal extract called curcumin has been found to prevent the formulation ...

Nutritional education collaboration: American College of Nutrition 50th ...

Examiner.com - ‎Oct 16, 2009‎
This extremely detailed and scientific presentation also gave credence to the centuries old use of the common Indian spice, Turmeric, rich in curcumin which ...

Cutting Edge Cancer Research: Top 10 Cancer Fighting Supplements

Stop Aging Now - Gale Maleskey - ‎Oct 14, 2009‎
Curcumin: This component of turmeric has emerged as a leading cancer fighter. Curcumin can disrupt cancer cells in several stages of development. ...

Health Tip of the day: Spice up your life!

tayyar.org - ‎Oct 13, 2009‎
The yellow curry pigment curcumin may fight Alzheimer's by thwarting development of the disease's signature amyloid brain plaques, says a study. ...

Osteoarthritis: Turmeric Spice Might Provide Natural Remedy

TheHorse.com - Stacey Oke - ‎Oct 13, 2009‎
Curcumin, an extract of the spice turmeric, is a natural product with potent anti-inflammatory properties that also exerts beneficial effects on cartilage ...

Alzheimer's

About - News & Issues (blog) - ‎Oct 12, 2009‎
In previous studies, researchers have shown that natural compounds such as curcumin (an anti-inflammatory agent found in the curry spice turmeric), ...

Curcumin Helps Diabetics Manage Inflammation

Stop Aging Now - Carey Rossi - ‎Oct 7, 2009‎
One thing you can do is to take a curcumin supplement. Canadian researchers found that rats treated for one month with curcumin did not experience the ...

Death by Chocolate and Resuscitation by Golden-Yellow Powder

Eat. Drink. Better. (blog) - Jigyasa Jyotika - ‎Oct 7, 2009‎
Curios researchers that flocked to test the powder in the last few decades, identified curcumin as the chief active ingredient in turmeric. ...

Polyphenol found in turmeric reduces weight gain in animal studies

GroundReport - Anne Hart - ‎Oct 6, 2009‎
"Curcumin Inhibits Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes and Angiogenesis and Obesity in C57/BL Mice. 919-925." Turmeric and an ingredient in it, curcumin has ...

Alzheimer's help

About - News & Issues (blog) - ‎Oct 6, 2009‎
Past studies show that a combination of curcumin (a compound found in the curry spice turmeric) and vitamin D may also help clear the brain of amyloid beta. ...

Can 'haldi' save smokers?

Herald Publications - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric or 'haldi', may inhibit the adverse effects of nicotine in patients who have head or neck cancer, but continue ...

Attacking Arthritis Three Ways

Christian Post - Reginald B. Cherry - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
Curcumin/Turmeric root - One of the best anti-inflammatories, it has been used for centuries. A Cornell University study found that it did decrease joint ...

Gene Discovery May Advance Head and Neck Cancer Therapy

U.S. News & World Report - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
MONDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- In a finding that could have a major impact on the diagnosis and treatment of one of the most deadly types of cancer, ...

Curcumin may help block nicotine-induced cancer cells

TheMedGuru - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
by Kangna Agarwal - October 5, 2009 New York, October 5 -- Curcumin, a yellow pigment found in turmeric, the Indian spice, may block nicotine from ...

Curry Could Prevent Recurrence Of Head And Neck Cancers

Gant Daily - David Goodhue - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
The cells were pre-treated with curcumin, the compound that gives curry its yellow/orange color. Then the scientists introduced nicotine to the cell lines. ...

Turmeric may protect smokers from nicotine effects

Times of India - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
Curcumin, a compound that is found in the India curry spice turmeric, seems to be effective in stopping nicotine's adverse effects in smokers with head and ...

Curry Powder Ingredient May Block Nicotine Activated Cancer Cells In Head And ...

Medical News Today - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
Researchers found that curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, the Indian spice that gives curry its orange-yellow colour, may block nicotine from ...

Curry Could Prevent Recurrence Of Head And Neck Cancers

AHN - David Goodhue - ‎Oct 5, 2009‎
The cells were pre-treated with curcumin, the compound that gives curry its yellow/orange color. Then the scientists introduced nicotine to the cell lines. ...

Curcumin blocks nicotine effect on head and neck cancer

eMaxHealth - Kathleen Blanchard - ‎Oct 4, 2009‎
Patients with head and neck cancer who continue to smoke could benefit from curcumin, the ingredient found in the spice turmeric. ...

Genes research offers cancer hope

The Press Association - ‎Oct 4, 2009‎
People suffering from a deadly family of cancers have been given new hope after American scientists identified 231 previously unknown genes associated with ...

Curcumin May Inhibit Nicotine-induced Activation Of Head And Neck Cancers

Science Daily (press release) - ‎Oct 4, 2009‎
ScienceDaily (Oct. 4, 2009) — Curcumin, the compound that gives curry powder its yellow/orange color, may inhibit the adverse effects of nicotine in ...

Curry and turmeric help smokers with head and neck cancer

Food Consumer - David Liu - ‎Oct 4, 2009‎
Sunday Oct 4, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Curcumin, the yellow pigment found in curry powder and turmeric may ...

Curcumin found in turmeric is being researched for Alzheimer's

TopNews - Sukhpreet Manchanda - ‎Oct 4, 2009‎
PResearchers at the University of Southampton believe that ...

Nutri-Pepper: Healthy Alternative to Pepper?

HealthNews - Lara Endreszl - ‎Oct 3, 2009‎
A study from the September issue of Psychopharmacology used piperine as well as the Ayurvedic cure curcumin (the Indian spice found in tumeric commonly used ...

Asian Spice Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

HULIQ - Mindy Hartman - ‎Oct 2, 2009‎
University of Missouri researchers have found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, could reduce the cancer risk for women ...

Indian Yellow Milk in Western Medicine

New America Media - ‎Oct 2, 2009‎
... I did a little digging in the medical literature on turmeric's benefits and discovered that it contained curcumin, a potent anti-inflammatory compound. ...

How to Stay Sharp as a Tack

Natural News.com (registration) - Julian Whitaker - ‎Oct 2, 2009‎
Curcumin, an extract from turmeric, curbs inflammation, and vinpocetine, a periwinkle extract, improves cerebral blood flow. Phosphatidylcholine (PC) and ...

New Insights on Addiction, Mood, Memory, and Cognitive Ability

NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) - ‎Oct 1, 2009‎
Aerobic exercise and various nutrients can improve BDNF levels (pantethine, acetyl-l-carnitine, blueberries, fish oil, curcumin, and likely many others). ...

Curcumin and Vitamin D3 may Dissolve Plaques of Alzheimer's Disease

Natural News.com (registration) - Cindie Leonard - ‎Sep 29, 2009‎
The theory is that the combination of vitamin D3 and curcumin stimulate the immune system in a fashion that helps clear amyloid beta, the "gunk" that forms ...

H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Insert Admits It Causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome 

Prison Planet.com - ‎Sep 29, 2009‎
Flavonoids are third on the list, namely curcumin, quercetin, ferulic acid and ellagic acid, particularly in a mixture. The curcumin and quercetin in ...

Prostate Cancer - Integrative Approaches

HealthNewsDigest.com - Isaac Eliaz - ‎Sep 28, 2009‎
Preclinical data have shown that curcumin, the major active constituent of the dietary spice turmeric, can both inhibit the formation of tumors in animal ...

Urgent: What to Do If You Cannot Avoid Flu Shots or are Exposed to Virus Shedding

Natural News.com (registration) - Paul Fassa - ‎Sep 26, 2009‎
An hour or so before the shot or nasal mist spray, take a high dose of curcumin and quercetin! Blaylock says these two flavonoids mixed, even with other ...

When lack of sleep raises the amyloid levels in your brain, does it lead to ...

Examiner.com - ‎Sep 25, 2009‎
So can you help lower the risk of Alzheimer's by getting more sleep and taking specific spice extracts such as curcumin (from turmeric) that reversed ...

City MDs researching Chinese medicine

Hamilton Spectator - ‎Sep 25, 2009‎
A Chinese doctor will spend the next two years at St. Joseph's Healthcare doing research to show the effectiveness of using curcumin, which is an extract of ...

Tumeric: what is it for?

Telegraph.co.uk - Nick Sandler, Johnny Acton - ‎Sep 24, 2009‎
Its active ingredient, curcumin, is prized in its native south Asia for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. American researchers are even ...

Ask The Pharmacist: Six ways to protect yourself from pancreatic cancer

Marco Eagle - Suzy Cohen - ‎Sep 24, 2009‎
The herb curcumin may benefit people with pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer. Suzy Cohen is a registered pharmacist. The information presented here is not ...

Eating to beat heart attack

The Guardian - Nigeria - ‎Sep 23, 2009‎
In vitro studies with capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin (and curcumin) also exhibited a concentration effect for the resistance to copper-induced serum lipid ...

Clinical trials of curcumin

ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists - ‎Sep 24, 2009
They then blocked this effect by feeding the flies large doses of the spice curcumin [Sleep, 32 (8): 984-992] "Clinical trials of curcumin to reduce risk of ...

Rosiglitazone Effects to Ameliorate Alzheimer's Disease Pathogenic ...

Journal of Neuropsychiatry - ‎Sep 23, 2009‎
Novel treatments with anti-inflammatory drugs, insulin, thiazolidinediones, omega 3 fatty acids, curcumin, statins, and others have brought new hope for ...

The simple diet that can fight arthritis and Alzheimer's disease

Daily Mail - Peta Bee - ‎Sep 21, 2009‎
Meanwhile, neurologists at the University of California are investigating whether a combination of omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin, an antioxidant found in ...

Thinking about Doing an Herbal Detox? The 7 Crucial Ingredients to ...

Zikkir World (blog) - Rita Isaac - ‎Sep 21, 2009‎
Turmeric has curcumin and will help to stimulate bile flow in the liver and can help protect the liver from the dangers of toxins. ...

Pancreatic Cancer Among Top 5 In US--6 Ways To Protect Yourself

Basil & Spice - Suzy Cohen - ‎Sep 21, 2009‎
The herb curcumin may benefit people with pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. ...

Using food to battle inflammation

Chicago Tribune - Shara Yurkiewicz - ‎Sep 20, 2009‎
... Disease Research Center, is looking at the potential for Alzheimer's prevention by controlling inflammation with omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin. ...

'Luyang dilaw' kills tumor cells—scientists

Inquirer.net - Tessa Salazar - ‎Sep 18, 2009‎
Curcumin (or “curry” in culinary circles) is considered a tonic for the body. In a recent study published at the American Association of Pharmaceutical ...

Reboot Your Brain? Science Says It's Possible -A Galaxy Classic

Ethiopian Review - Raquel Leoncio - ‎Sep 18, 2009‎
Turmeric, typically found in curry, contains curcumin, a chemical with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In India, it is even used as a ..

Antioxidant ingredient in melon could relieve stress

Gaea Times (blog) - ‎Sep 15, 2009‎
Lately, turmeric's astonishing array of antioxidant, anti-cancer, antibiotic, antiviral and other properties have spurred a flurry of research into curcumin ...

Turmeric Herb Supplements and Benefits for Body

Ethiopian Review - ‎Sep 11, 2009‎
Scientific evaluation has shown that the rhizomes, an underground stem system, of the plant contain curcuminoids, primarily curcumin. ...

Ask The Pharmacist: Diseases linked to high insulin

Marco Eagle - Suzy Cohen - ‎Sep 10, 2009‎
These supplements include vitamin D, resveratrol, quercetin, lipoic acid, curcumin and L-arginine. The extended version of this column is posted at my Web ...

The Science Behind Nutritional Cosmetics

Inside Cosmeceuticals.com - Robert M. Blair, Aaron Tabor - ‎Sep 10, 2009‎
While these ingredients are too numerous to mention them all, some of the better-known antioxidants include green tea, pomegranate, curcumin, resveratrol, ...

Edible Ibuprofen

Bicycling - Michaeleen Doucleff - ‎Sep 8, 2009‎
TURMERIC Loaded with a potent antiinflammatory compound called curcumin, this yellow spice may help to increase endurance and speed recovery. ...

Cats 101: Can a spice in curry help your feline furry fight cancer?

Examiner.com - Sanjay Acharya - ‎Sep 8, 2009‎
Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric (a spice best known as an ingredient in curry), is the focus of a feline cancer study being conducted by the Colorado ...

Genetic mutations raise Alzheimer's risk, healthy lifestyle cuts ...

Food Consumer - David Liu - ‎Sep 6, 2009‎
Vitamin D, curcumin, Mediterranean diet each may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. UCLA in July 2009 issued a press release to announce that its ..

Eat to stay young

DesMoinesRegister.com - Jennifer Miller - ‎Sep 5, 2009‎
Although it provides high levels of iron and manganese, its most valued component is curcumin, which has been studied for its anti-inflammatory properties. ...

15th Fi-Asia to co-host Food Ingredients Asia Conference

fnbnews.com - ‎Sep 4, 2009‎
Chelating property of Curcumin and Trends in food ingredients in Taiwan. " UMAMI Technology and Functional beverage ingredients: the industry review. ...

Exotic Spice Protects Women on Hormone Therapy from Breast Cancer

Oncology Nursing News - Tasheema Prince - ‎Sep 4, 2009‎
Curcumin, a popular Indian spice, blocks breast cancer cell growth in women on hormone replacement therapy, say researchers at the University of Missouri. ...

Nutrients Show Promise in the Battle Against Brain Decay

Stop Aging Now - Carey Rossi - Sep 3, 2009‎‎
Both studies found that curcumin, a derivitative of the curry spice, turmeric, to have neuroprotective effects. Researchers from UCLA, UC Riverside and the ..

HerbalScience Research Demonstrates that Optimized Turmeric ...

Reuters - ‎Sep 3, 2009‎‎
This result indicates that an enriched turmeric extract could be just as or more effective than curcumin, the most commonly studied turmeric material for ...

Turmeric - a natural alternative for inflammation relief

Examiner.com - ‎Sep 3, 2009‎‎
It has an ingredient called curcumin that is the important factor in reducing inflammation. Indian's have known about turmeric for centuries and use it in ...

Developing drug targets for malaria

pharmabiz.com - Nandita Vijay - Sep 3, 2009‎
One of them is the curcumin combination to control the parasite. "Our research has provided new knowledge on parasite biology which could pave the way for ...

Curry Spice May Cut Cancer Risk

About - News & Issues - ‎Sep 2, 2009‎
Curcumin—a compound found in the curry spice turmeric—may help reduce breast cancer risk for women undergoing hormone replacement therapy during menopause, ...

Novel h1n1 RNA virus

Basil & Spice: Author & Book Views On A Healthy Life! - James Geiger - ‎Sep 1, 2009‎
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane): a yellow pigment in the spice turmeric (also called curry powder) possess potent antiviral activities against severe acute ...
Pharmacological basis for the role of curcumin in chronic diseases: an age-old spice with modern target- Bharat B. Aggarwal and Bokyung Sung 
Cytokine Research Laboratory, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a yellow pigment in the spice turmeric (also called curry powder), has been used for centuries as a treatment for inflammatory diseases. Extensive research within the past two decades has shown that curcumin mediates its anti-inflammatory effects through the downregulation of inflammatory transcription factors (such as nuclear factor κB), enzymes (such as cyclooxygenase 2 and 5 lipoxygenase) and cytokines (such as tumor necrosis factor, interleukin 1 and interleukin 6). Because of the crucial role of inflammation in most chronic diseases, the potential of curcumin has been examined in neoplastic, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic diseases. The pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of curcumin have been examined in animals and in humans. Various pharmacological aspects of curcumin in vitro and in vivo are discussed in detail.Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2009 Feb;30(2):85-94. Epub 2008 Dec 26
Coast to Coast AM George Noory Interviews Christian Wilde About Turmeric and Curcumin
Coast To Coast AM with George Noory 
Researcher Christian Wilde discussed new studies on turmeric, which showed that the spice may reduce the size of a stroke and lower the risk of getting cancer...
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Spice Rack...Or Medicine Chest?
Nutrition Action Health Letter
"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....
Curcumin Curry Power
Science News Magazine
"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
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.

Curcumin Spice Healer
Scientific American Magazine

An ingredient in curry shows promise for treating Alzheimer's, cancer and other diseases.

"A chapter in a forthcoming book, for instance, describes the biologically active components of Turmeric--Curcumin and related compounds called Curcuminoids--as having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties, with potential activity against cancer, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease and other chronic maladies. And in 2005 nearly 300 scientific and technical papers referenced Curcumin in the National Library of Medicine's PubMed database, compared with about 100 just five years earlier.

Scientists who sometimes jokingly label themselves Curcuminologists are drawn to the compound both because of its many possible valuable effects in the body and its apparent low toxicity. They ponder how the spice or its derivatives might be used, not just as a treatment but as a low-cost preventive medication for some of the most feared ailments. As a treatment, it also has some enticing attributes. Because Curcumin targets so many biological pathways, it could have benefits for cancer therapy: malignant cells may be slow to acquire resistance to it and so might have to go through multiple mutations to avoid the substance's multipronged attack." 1 2 3 4

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American Journal of Physiology - 277: 320-29
Age - 18:167-9
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Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - 13(2):245-249
Alternative Medicine Review - 4(3):178-88, 6(2):167-187, 7(5):404-9
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - 64(5):761-766
American Journal of Physiology: Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 284(1):85-95, 284(2):321-7
American Surgeon - 64(1):47-51
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - 973:250-4
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