Category Archives: Curcumin

Curcumin and Inflammation

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Plants provide a plethora of chemicals that have nutritional value in humans and animals when they are incorporated into the diet. One of the major effects seen from eating plant foods is that of a potent anti-inflammatory effect. Some phytochemicals … Continue reading →

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Curcumin and Athletic Performance

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Curcumin is a component of turmeric that is characterised by its distinctive yellow appearance and astringent taste. Evidence from animal and cell culture studies suggests that curcumin may decrease free and total testosterone levels and this may occur through inhibition … Continue reading →

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Curcumin: Testosterone

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Circumin is a component of the spice turmeric that is derived from the Curcuma longa plant. Curcumin has been researched for its various healthy effects that may stem from the ability of the compound to act as an antioxidant and … 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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Nutritional Supplements for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a form of anxiety characterised by obsessive behaviour. A number of supplements have been investigated as possible treatments for this disorder, and many have been found to be beneficial. Here is a list of some of … Continue reading →

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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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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