Category Archives: Curcumoids

Curcumin and Reproductive Function

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Curcumin is a yellow pigment found in the spice turmeric (Curcuma longa). Curcumin has been shown to have a number of medicinal effects, and this likely relates to its ability to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. Loss of reproductive function … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Curcumin

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Plant compounds can have significant anti-inflammatory effects. These effects tend to be conferred by two main mechanisms. The first mechanism is a direct anti-inflammatory effect. For example, some compounds can act to inhibit inflammatory pathways at key locations (usually enzymes) … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Stress Effects of Turmeric

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Stress may be a cause of deterioration in brain function that leads to certain mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Stress is damaging because it causes the release or pro-inflammatory cytokines in the brain, and this then leads to … Continue reading →

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Curcumin Improves Mood and Memory in the Elderly

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that curcumin may have cognitive and mood elevating effects in humans. A number of studies have been performed to investigate these effects. For example, one group of researcher were interested in the short and long term effects of … Continue reading →

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Curcumin as an Antidepressant

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Curcumin is the primary curcumoid in turmeric (Curcuma longa). Turmeric is sometimes called Indian Saffron due to its bright yellow colour, and it is used extensively in Ayurvedic Traditional Medicine for its therapeutic effects. Curcumin may be an effective antidepressant … Continue reading →

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Curcumin: Anxiolytic and Memory Enhancer?

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Curcumin is the proinciple cucumoid in turmeric (Curcuma longa). Curcumoids are a group of phenolic compounds that are pigments responsible for the yellow colour of turmeric. Curcumin has been shown to have a number of beneficial effects in animals. This … Continue reading →

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Curcumoids with Pepper and Saffron: Effective Antidepressants

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Curcumoids are a group of polyphenodic phytochemicals found in the spice turmeric (curcumin: Curcuma longa). Curcumoids are antioxidants and this makes them useful in the treatment of mood disorders as free radicals and oxidative stress are implicated as a causative … Continue reading →

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Turmeric: Effective Anxiety Treatment?

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Turmeric is a spice that is the powdered root of the Curcuma longa plant. Turmeric contains the yellow pigment curcumin, which is in turn composed of a number of phytochemicals called curmumoids. Evidence suggests that curcumin is a potent antioxidant … Continue reading →

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Turmeric For Anxiety and Depression

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Turmeric: A Spice With Healing Properties

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice that has been used historically in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Turmeric belongs to the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family of plants, and as with ginger, the rhizome or root of the plant is prized for … Continue reading →

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