Curcumin

Curcumin is the main active ingredient found in turmeric. Curcumin is best known for its anti-inflammatory effects and as a powerful anti-oxidant. It has many benefits for various health conditions, from delaying aging which is a result of increased inflammation in the body to boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor, regulating blood sugar, fighting viruses and infections, and assisting in cancer treatment and fight against the auto-immune disease.

Benefits of Curcumin

Treats autoimmune disease

In recent studies, curcumin shows impressive results for treating many conditions of autoimmune disease, including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Psoriasis, leaky gut, etc. Curcumin regulates inflammatory cytokines and sends signals to activate immune cell communication.

Support treatment for diabetes

Curcumin can decrease glucose levels in the blood and symptoms associated with diabetes. A 2012 study published by the American Diabetic Association’s journal reported results that 120 pre-diabetic patients who were given curcumin did not develop diabetes. Also after three months, there was a significant improvement in blood glucose, HbA1C level as well as insulin resistance and pancreatic cell function.

Support cancer treatment

Curcumin potentially helps to shrink tumors and prevent cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. Curcumin can reduce inflammation and can enhance chemotherapy effectiveness while protecting healthy cells from radiation and chemotherapy.