Research shows that turmeric supplements may have adverse effects. Santiago Urquijo/Getty ImagesThe spice turmeric is a popular food supplement due to a molecule it contains called curcumin, which acts as a strong antioxidant.it is also thought that it could be used to treat or prevent inflammatory conditions.Turmeric’s use has grown in popularity in the past...
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Turmeric may help reduce pain for people with knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a condition when the natural cushioning between knee joints (cartilage) wears away. Although it is commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis, young people can get it too and it may even be hereditary. Knee osteoarthritis causes pain, which is usually addressed with paracetamol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Now scientists from the University of...
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Study reveals antiviral effects of curcumin
Reviewed by James Ives, M.Psych. (Editor) Curcumin, a natural compound found in the spice turmeric, could help eliminate certain viruses, research has found. A study published in the Journal of General Virology showed that curcumin can prevent Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) – an alpha-group coronavirus that infects pigs – from infecting cells. At higher doses,...
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Timed release of turmeric stops cancer cell growth
by Tina Hilding, Washington State University A Washington State University research team has developed a drug delivery system using curcumin, the main ingredient in the spice turmeric, that successfully inhibits bone cancer cells while promoting growth of healthy bone cells. The work could lead to better post-operative treatments for people with osteosarcoma, the second most prevalent cause of cancer death in children. The...
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Are there health benefits to taking turmeric?
Can an ancient yellow root spice be good for you? A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, effectively kills certain cancer cells. While research continues on the role turmeric plays in treating cancer, there may be other health benefits to ingesting the...
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What’s the evidence that turmeric treats diabetes?
Turmeric has been used for centuries in both food and medicine. The spice is believed to have many potential benefits for the human body. But could turmeric be a new tool to help manage diabetes? Turmeric is the common name for the root Curcuma longa. It is a bright yellow-orange spice that is a staple in...
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Science or Snake Oil: can turmeric really shrink tumours, reduce pain and kill bacteria?
Turmeric is a yellow coloured spice widely used in Indian and South East Asian cuisine. It’s prepared from the root of a plant called Curcuma longaand is also used as a natural pigment in the food industry. In the literature, curcumin is reported to be an antioxidant that protects the body against damage from reactive molecules. These are...