Park, C., Moon, D. O., Choi, I. W., Choi, B. T., Nam, T. J., Rhu, C. H., Kwon, T. K., Lee, W. H., Kim, G. Y., and Choi, Y. H. Curcumin induces apoptosis and inhibits prostaglandin E(2) production in synovial fibroblasts of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Int.J Mol.Med. 2007;20(3):365-372. View abstract.

Mahattanadul, S., Nakamura, T., Panichayupakaranant, P., Phdoongsombut, N., Tungsinmunkong, K., and Bouking, P. Comparative antiulcer effect of bisdemethoxycurcumin and curcumin in a gastric ulcer model system. Phytomedicine. 2009;16(4):342-351. View abstract. Chen, H. W. and Huang, H. C. Effect of curcumin on cell cycle progression and apoptosis in vascular smooth muscle cells. Br.J Pharmacol. 1998;124(6):1029-1040. View abstract. Mishra, R. K. and Singh, S. K. Reversible antifertility effect of aqueous rhizome extract of Curcuma longa L. in male laboratory mice. Contraception 2009;79(6):479-487. View abstract.

Moon, D. O., Kim, M. O., Lee, H. J., Choi, Y. H., Park, Y. M., Heo, M. S., and Kim, G. Y. Curcumin attenuates ovalbumin-induced airway inflammation by regulating nitric oxide. Biochem.Biophys.Res Commun. 10-17-2008;375(2):275-279. View abstract. Babu, P. S. and Srinivasan, K. Influence of dietary curcumin and cholesterol on the progression of experimentally induced diabetes in albino rat. Mol.Cell Biochem. 11-8-1995;152(1):13-21. View abstract. For glowing skin, why not give our lemon and turmeric face mask a go? You only need three ingredients to create it, it takes just six steps to make and, the good news is, two of them are available here online and in-store. In a short-term study, turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties helped with symptoms caused by chronic pain and osteoarthritis.

Gonda, R., Tomoda, M., Takada, K., Ohara, N., and Shimizu, N. The core structure of ukonan A, a phagocytosis-activating polysaccharide from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, and immunological activities of degradation products. Chem.Pharm Bull.(Tokyo) 1992;40(4):990-993. View abstract.Chen, Z., Zhu, L., Song, T., Chen, J., and Guo, Z. A novel curcumin assay with the metal ion Cu (II) as a simple probe by resonance light scattering technique. Spectrochim.Acta A Mol.Biomol.Spectrosc. 2009;72(3):518-522. View abstract. Agrawal, D. K., Saikia, D., Tiwari, R., Ojha, S., Shanker, K., Kumar, J. K., Gupta, A. K., Tandon, S., Negi, A. S., and Khanuja, S. P. Demethoxycurcumin and its semisynthetic analogues as antitubercular agents. Planta Med. 2008;74(15):1828-1831. View abstract. Reyes-Gordillo, K., Segovia, J., Shibayama, M., Tsutsumi, V., Vergara, P., Moreno, M. G., and Muriel, P. Curcumin prevents and reverses cirrhosis induced by bile duct obstruction or CCl4 in rats: role of TGF-beta modulation and oxidative stress. Fundam.Clin Pharmacol 2008;22(4):417-427. View abstract. Another place to find turmeric at the grocery store is in the tea aisle. Many tea varieties include turmeric in their lists of ingredients. But you wouldn't know how much turmeric you're getting from drinking a prepared tea.

Large amounts of turmeric might interfere with the effects of estrogen. Taking turmeric along with estrogen might decrease the effects of estrogens. Meselhy, M. R. Inhibition of LPS-induced NO production by the oleogum resin of Commiphora wightii and its constituents. Phytochemistry 2003;62(2):213-218. View abstract. Turmeric is an orangey, yellow-coloured spice that comes from the turmeric plant. It has been used for thousands of years as both a cooking ingredient and a medicinal herb. 1 It’s the curcuminoids, also known as curcumins, that give turmeric its striking colour - so much so, they’re often used to colour food and cosmetics. 2 Researchers continue to study its possible health benefits and turmeric’s role in managing or preventing a range of chronic health conditions . While the full extent of the spice’s health effects isn't known, turmeric does have high nutritional value and is a healthy addition to any diet.

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Park, B. S., Kim, J. G., Kim, M. R., Lee, S. E., Takeoka, G. R., Oh, K. B., and Kim, J. H. Curcuma longa L. constituents inhibit sortase A and Staphylococcus aureus cell adhesion to fibronectin. J Agric.Food Chem. 11-16-2005;53(23):9005-9009. View abstract. Li, W. Q., Dehnade, F., and Zafarullah, M. Oncostatin M-induced matrix metalloproteinase and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-3 genes expression in chondrocytes requires Janus kinase/STAT signaling pathway. J Immunol. 3-1-2001;166(5):3491-3498. View abstract.

Kheradpezhouh, E., Panjehshahin, M. R., Miri, R., Javidnia, K., Noorafshan, A., Monabati, A., and Dehpour, A. R. Curcumin protects rats against acetaminophen-induced hepatorenal damages and shows synergistic activity with N-acetyl cysteine. Eur.J Pharmacol 2-25-2010;628(1-3):274-281. View abstract. Mahesh, T., Sri Balasubashini, M. M., and Menon, V. P. Photo-irradiated curcumin supplementation in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats: effect on lipid peroxidation. Therapie 2004;59(6):639-644. View abstract. Since turmeric can potentially increase bleeding, you should also stop taking it at least 2 weeks before any surgery. If you take any medicines regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using turmeric supplements. They could interact with medicines such as: You can buy turmeric powder with other spices at most grocery stores. You may also be able to find fresh turmeric root in the produce section. It looks a lot like ginger. Another benefit of turmeric is that it may help to protect your joints from wear and tear thanks to curcumin contents. This includes helping to ease symptoms of arthritis like joint movement and stiffness, according to a 2016 study in Journal of Medicinal Food. 9

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Quercetin : This purple plant pigment found in berries, onions, and grapes (including red wine) is an antioxidant that encourages curcumin absorption. Zuniega, J. S., Esguerra, E. B. Extending the storage life of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) rhizomes through light and temperature manipulation. PJCS. April 2019, 44 (1): 18-24 Turmeric might decrease how much talinolol the body absorbs. Taking turmeric while taking talinolol might decrease the effects of talinolol. Ahmed, T., Enam, S. A., and Gilani, A. H. Curcuminoids enhance memory in an amyloid-infused rat model of Alzheimer's disease. Neuroscience 6-9-2010; View abstract. Joshi, J., Ghaisas, S., Vaidya, A., Vaidya, R., Kamat, D. V., Bhagwat, A. N., and Bhide, S. Early human safety study of turmeric oil (Curcuma longa oil) administered orally in healthy volunteers. J Assoc.Physicians India 2003;51:1055-1060. View abstract.