Curcumin

Binomial Name: Curcuma longa
Molecular Formula: C21H20O6
Formula Weight: 368.39

A. Health Benefits of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement) in Inflammation

Arthritis occuring due to inflammation of the joints is a very painful and debilitating condition. Curcumin extract relieves the joints of such aches and pains, by inhibiting or reducing the level of an enzyme known as COX-2. It can reduce the inflammation by stimulating the adrenal glands,in order that they can release cortisone (natural steroid) that is used to treat inflammations.

B. Anti-bacterial and Anti-fungal Benefits of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement)

Curcumin has volatile oils that have anti-bacterial properties that are normally applied to the injured surfaces of the skin in order to prevent bacterial infections of the cuts or wounds. It also used to treat athletes foot by adding some amount of it to footbath.

C. Benefit of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement) in Cancer

Curcumin extract could be beneficial in many kinds of cancer such as breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer as well as prostate cancer. The antioxidants found in this extract have the potential to counteract and neutralize free radicals found in the body. The extract stops cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body such breast cancer cells spreading to the lungs by ensuring the dangerous cells do not grow.

D. Role of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement) in Alzheimer's disease

Increased accumulation of a protein known as amyloidal in the brain leads to a disease known as Alzheimer. Curcumin can prevent this disease by making sure that amyloidal does not accumulate.

E. Benefits of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement) to the Digestive System

Curcumin is used to support the digestive system. Bile is an important body fluid secreted by the liver to assist in digestion and normally stored in the gall bladder.  Congestion in these organs can lead to the formation of gall stones. Since curcumin increases the solubility of bile, it assists in the elimination of gall stones and further formation of the gall stones is also eliminated.

F. Cardiovascular Benefits of Turmeric (Curcumin Supplement)

The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties helps maintain a healthy heart. It also aids in preventing blood clots by thinning blood thus reducing the chances of having a heart attack, stroke, thrombosis or any other cardiovascular diseases.