CURCUMIN

The majority of biologically active compounds derived from spices are anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory; so besides giving flavour to foods, spices possess potential health benefits. Curcumin is a natural, herbal extract of the root used to produce the spice Turmeric. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Curcumin makes up about 2 to 5% of turmeric and consists of a number of biologically active compounds known as the curcuminoids. Fifty years of scientific research can be accessed via www.google.com and www.pubmed.gov... This is the broadest and deepest area for clinical research globally. Strong evidence has emerged for curcumin as an agent that can significantly enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy, whilst providing radio-protective benefits