Curcumin is a natural pigment contained in turmeric, is used in the preparation of curry powder and gives the characteristic yellow color. It contains a mixture of powerful antioxidants known as curcuminoids, a group of phenolic compounds isolated from the roots of the Curcuma longa plant.

In addition to its use as a spice, turmeric has been used in India for medicinal purposes for centuries. Recent evidence proves that curcumin protects the body from some diseases and has a beneficial effect on human health.

Curcumin helps prevent and treat colds. It is used as a therapeutic agent to relieve pain and inflammation, while at the same time it is a first-class antibiotic for external use, preventing bacterial infections in wounds and speeding up the healing process.

Scientific data, mainly in experimental animals, indicate that curcumin has strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. This natural pigment seems to suppress the carcinogenic effect of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (substances created during prolonged cooking of meat) and prevents the action of enzymes that accelerate the negative outcome of certain cancers.

In other studies, curcumin appears to help prevent tumors and prevent prostate and breast cancer from forming. At the same time, epidemiological data showed that Indians who use large amounts of curcumin in their diet have lower rates of colon cancer. Coincidence or still a beneficial effect of turmeric and its curcumin?

Curcumin is also known for its beneficial properties in the liver. Studies in experimental animals have shown that it can protect the liver from a large number of harmful substances, such as carbon tetrachloride, benzene and dichlorobenzene. These substances belong to a group of organic chemicals, which are likely to seep into the water table or spill into lakes, from chemical, plastic or oil factories or even gasoline storage tanks, effectively contaminating the water we drink...

Other scientific evidence shows that curcumin reduces cholesterol levels in the body, as a result of which it has a protective effect on arterial diseases and cardiovascular diseases in general.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in curcumin and its properties, due to its apparent positive effect on human health. However, research should continue to fully understand its mechanisms of action at the cellular and genetic level.