A recent study suggests that curcumin might reduce depression symptoms in people with major depression. Curcumin has been shown to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A recent study was done using curcumin and a placebo. The researchers found that while both curcumin and placebo were beneficial during the first 4 weeks of the study,…
Read MoreOctober 23, 2014 Here is another interesting article that shows the benefits of curcumin after a heart attack and subsequent open heart surgery. Cardioprotective therapies to limit cardiac muscle tissue injury after open heart surgery are lacking. This study demonstrated that curcuminoids significantly decreased heart attacks (MI) associated with open heart surgery. The antioxidant and…
Read MoreOctober 22, 2014 Alzheimer’s is now thought to be an inflammatory process. Curcuminoids or curcumin are known to have anti-inflammatory properties. In an article in Pubmed it explains the interesting relationship of curcumin and Vitamin D3 as an immune therapy treatment. In summary, Curcumin and Vitamin D will assist in cleaning up debris in the brain…
Read MoreOctober 1, 2014 In a recent article in Natural Standard, a study was discussed that suggests that curcumin might reduce depression symptoms in people with major depression. Curcumin, derived from turmeric, a spice which comes from the root of the turmeric plant, has been shown to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In a recent study,…
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