Recent advances in the investigation of curcuminoids
2008
Recent Advances in Curcuminoids Research
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Itokawa Hideji, Shi Qian, Akiyama Toshiyuki, Morris-Natschke Susan L, Lee Kuo-Hsiung
Primary Institution: Natural Products Research Laboratories, School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Conclusion
Curcuminoids, particularly curcumin, exhibit various biological activities including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-HIV, chemopreventive, and anti-prostate cancer effects.
Supporting Evidence
- Curcumin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects.
- Curcumin can inhibit HIV replication.
- Curcumin has chemopreventive properties against various cancers.
- Curcumin is classified as 'generally recognized as safe' by the National Cancer Institute.
Takeaway
Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, is good for your health and can help with many diseases like cancer and inflammation.
Methodology
The article reviews literature from 1976 to mid-2008 on the biological effects and chemistry of curcumin and its derivatives.
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