Is Curcumin an Antidote for Civilization Diseases? A Literature Review
| Autor: | Adrianna Madej, Adrian Suława, Oskar Targoński, Marta Targońska, Julia Furgalska-Kudła, Sebastian Fedorowicz, Aneta Basiak, Aleksander Ptasiński, Rafał Niekurzak, Agnieszka Buczek |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Quality in Sport, Vol 35 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2450-3118 72236310 |
| DOI: | 10.12775/QS.2024.35.56290 |
| Popis: | Introduction and purpose: Curcumin is the main natural lipophilic polyphenol obtained from Curcuma longa L. Its anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous, anti-obesity, antioxidant, and lipid-lowering effects have attracted scientists' attention. Due to its diverse pharmacological properties, curcumin might be a beneficial and promising nutraceutical food dealing with civilization diseases. NCDs (non-communicable diseases) such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes mellitus are significant health issues affecting global society. Aim of the study: The purpose of this review is to present a thorough analysis of the impact of supplementation curcumin on the prevention, course, and complications of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes mellitus. Material and methods: An analysis of papers available in PubMed and Google Scholar was performed using the following keywords: curcumin, curcumin and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, curcumin and chronic diseases, curcumin and obesity, curcumin and Cardiovascular diseases, curcumin and lipid, curcumin and glucose. Conclusion: As studies have shown, curcumin might be a promising nutraceutical food in treating obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Further research should be conducted to assess the impact of curcumin better and to establish the appropriate dose, formulation, and duration of the therapy. |
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