Here is a basic but interesting article about research using curcumin against pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, alzheimer's and multiple myeloma we found on PancreaticInjury.Com:
Studies on Curcumin and Alzheimer's disease are currently underway. How can it be used to treat other diseases, is currently being investigated as well. Here's a look at what it is, why they can be effective, and for what conditions.
What is Curcumin?
It is a compound found in the herb turmeric, a member of the ginger family of plants. He and two other curcuminoids have been found in the rhizome of turmeric, which uses a traditional medicinal plant by many across Asia andIndia. He has a bright or deep orange color and was used as a natural food coloring.
What does it do?
The scientific analysis has shown that anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-arthritis, anti-ischemic, anti-amyloid and complexing agents has activity. It is also effective against some viruses and can interfere with the replication of the HIV virus. It has protective benefits for liver and heart. It has been shown to cause the death of cancer cells without damaginghealthy people. It is primarily the anti-amyloid activity that is of interest to Alzheimer's patients, even if the other activities can be helpful as well.
Amyloids are misfolded protein molecules that are hard and insoluble. The plaques are found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, are together by amyloid. In the test tube and animal studies, has shown that curcumin bee breaking existing amyloid plaques and prevent new ones forming. Clinical trials are currentlyunderway to determine whether it is useful for us humans.
What are other studies under way?
Currently, the benefits are evaluated in numerous diseases. One study relates to multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells, which can affect many organs of the body. It is considered incurable. The hope is to induce remission with chemotherapy or other therapies. The advantages of a large number of plants that have anti-cancer effect, are investigated for this difficultTo treat form. Studies on pancreatic cancer and colon cancer are not yet complete, as well.
A study concerning the value for the treatment of psoriasis, an inflammatory skin disease. One of the traditional use of turmeric has been treating skin problems. It was applied directly to cuts and injuries. Psoriasis includes over-reactive immune responses. Turmeric and other natural anti-inflammatories, modulates the inflammatory response.
Is it a Miracle Drug?
AlthoughThe medical activities of turmeric is high, it is no wonder drug or magic pill. It is simply one of many plant compounds that have to be beneficial to human health. We have long been known, the values of many vitamins and minerals to our health, but also the value of micro-nutrients such as curcumin only now being investigated.
If you do, as much as possible on your long-term health, to protect the best choice is a multi-nutritional supplement that contains the essential vitaminsand minerals in their natural form, together with a number of micronutrients and plant extracts.
If you would like to learn more about curcumin, go to Pat's other site, www.MultipleMyelomaBlog.Com, and click on links to Margaret's or Don's blogs in the upper right corner of the page. Feel good and keep smiling! Pattie
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