Curcumin, an active component of turmeric (Curcuma longa), and its effects on health

B Kocaadam, N Şanlier - Critical reviews in food science and …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a type of herb belonging to ginger family, which is widely
grown in southern and south western tropical Asia region. Turmeric, which has an …

Neuroprotective and anti‐inflammatory effects of curcumin in Alzheimer's disease: Targeting neuroinflammation strategies

E Azzini, SI Peña‐Corona… - Phytotherapy …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the
accumulation of amyloid‐beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, leading to neuronal loss …

Liposomal curcumin and its application in cancer

T Feng, Y Wei, RJ Lee, L Zhao - International journal of …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Curcumin (CUR) is a yellow polyphenolic compound derived from the plant turmeric. It is
widely used to treat many types of diseases, including cancers such as those of lung …

[HTML][HTML] The effectiveness of curcumin in treating oral mucositis related to radiation and chemotherapy: A systematic review

G Dipalma, AM Inchingolo, G Latini, L Ferrante… - Antioxidants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Chemotherapy (CT) and radiation therapy (RT), while effective against cancer, often cause
severe side effects, such as oral mucositis and other oral diseases. Oral mucositis …

Efficacy and safety of phytosomal curcumin in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial

Y Panahi, P Kianpour, R Mohtashami, R Jafari… - Drug …, 2017 - thieme-connect.com
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common liver disease characterized by
excess lipid deposition in the hepatic tissue and subsequent oxidative and inflammatory …

Is curcumin bioavailability a problem in humans: Lessons from clinical trials

AB Kunnumakkara, C Harsha, K Banik… - Expert opinion on …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: Since ancient times, turmeric has been used in several folklore remedies
against various ailments. The principal component of turmeric is curcumin and its efficacy …

Chemical composition and product quality control of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)

S Li, W Yuan, G Deng, P Wang, P Yang, B Aggarwal - 2011 - scholarworks.sfasu.edu
Chemical constituents of various tissues of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) have been
extensively investigated. To date, at least 235 compounds, primarily phenolic compounds …

Natural products for the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis—a review

AS Ferreira, C Macedo, AM Silva… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cancer, a major world public health problem, is associated with chemotherapy treatments
whose administration leads to secondary concerns, such as oral mucositis (OM). The OM …

Curcumin lowers serum lipids and uric acid in subjects with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial

Y Panahi, P Kianpour, R Mohtashami… - Journal of …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common hepatic
diseases in the general adult population. Dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, and insulin …

Curcumin in cancer chemoprevention: molecular targets, pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, and clinical trials

A Shehzad, F Wahid, YS Lee - Archiv der Pharmazie, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a derivative of turmeric is one of the most commonly used
and highly researched phytochemicals. Abundant sources provide interesting insights into …