Neuroprotection is alluring. The ability to actually increase the resiliency of delicate central nervous system structures, including the optic nerve, would be huge step forward in the management of ...

Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. Turmeric is native to Southeast Asia, but is popular all over the world. It is perhaps most popular in India, where it is one of the main spices in ...

To understand curcumin, we first need to understand polyphenols. Polyphenols are compounds found in many plant foods, and they generally act as antioxidants, which can help protect the plants (and ...

Curcumin may stop or slow key chemicals associated with inflammation. Piperine in black pepper can increase curcumin bioavailability by up to 2,000%. Turmeric or curcumin supplements are available as ...

Novella works with food, lifestyle, and media brands to develop nutrition and health messages backed by credible and evidence-based science. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher ...

You may love turmeric as a spice or spice blend to cook with, but if you’re looking for medicinal purposes, a turmeric supplement provides a more concentrated dose of the compound curcumin and other ...