Turmeric Extract Curcumin

Inflammation is a necessary process in the body, as it fights off harmful invaders and repairs damage caused by bacteria, viruses and injuries. However, long-term inflammation has been implicated in most chronic conditions such as heart disease and cancer, so must be controlled, which is where anti-inflammatory compounds come in. The curcumin in turmeric has proven, strong anti-inflammatory properties that block the action of inflammatory molecules in the body. Studies show positive effects of curcumin on people suffering from conditions such as rheumatoid arthritisand inflammatory bowel disease, amongst others.

Description

Turmeric is a common spice that comes from the root of Curcuma longa. It contains a chemical called curcumin, which might reduce swelling. Turmeric has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses.

Turmeric extract is the extract of the dried rhizome of turmeric, a plant in the family Zingiberaceae. The main biologically active substances are curcumin and curcumone, which have the effects of lowering blood pressure, blood fat, choleresis, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Curcumin is a very important pigment compound, which can prevent the automatic oxidation of linoleic acid in food, and has anti-cancer and anti-cancer functions. It has been widely used as a natural high-quality food pigment.