This episode briefly covers some of the research on curcumin, a bioactive phytochemical found in the popular spice, turmeric.

Citations:

Hewlings SJ, Kalman DS. Curcumin: A Review of Its Effects on Human Health. Foods. 2017 Oct 22;6(10):92. doi: 10.3390/foods6100092. PMID: 29065496; PMCID: PMC5664031. ons:

Kunnumakkara AB, Hegde M, Parama D, Girisa S, Kumar A, Daimary UD, Garodia P, Yenisetti SC, Oommen OV, Aggarwal BB. Role of Turmeric and Curcumin in Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases: Lessons Learned from Clinical Trials. ACS Pharmacol Transl Sci. 2023 Mar 6;6(4):447-518. doi: 10.1021/acsptsci.2c00012. PMID: 37082752; PMCID: PMC10111629.

Pratti VL, Thomas M, Bhoite R, Satyavrat V. Investigating Bioavailability of Curcumin and Piperine Combination in Comparison to Turmeric Rhizomes: An in vitro Study. J Exp Pharmacol. 2024 Jan 30;16:37-47. doi: 10.2147/JEP.S427818. PMID: 38312742; PMCID: PMC10838102.

Yuandani, Jantan I, Rohani A, Sumantri I. Immunomodulatory Effects and Mechanisms of Curcuma Species and Their Bioactive Compounds: A Review. 2021 April 29; Volume 12 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2021.643119

Warner L. Health Benefits of giner and Simple Ways to Incorporate This Zesty Root Into Your Diet. 2024 December 20; https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/health-benefits-of-ginger-and-simple-ways-to-incorporate-this-zesty-root-into-your-diet