Turmeric; a Therapeutic Agent

ISBN-13: 9786202815789 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 100 str.

Mudassir Mujahid;Muhammad Imran;Syed Amir Gilani

Opis

Turmeric is a bright yellow aromatic powder derived from the rhizome of a plant, which is a member of the ginger family. Turmeric has long been recognised for its medicinal properties and has gained the interest of both the medical and scientific world, apart from its culinary uses. There are numerous chemical compounds found in turmeric, named curcuminoids, wherein the active ingredient is curcumin. Curcumin is the ingredient that gives turmeric many of its vast health benefits. Turmeric contains more than 100 chemical compounds that contribute to its healing abilities. Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a polyphenol, has been shown to target many cell pathway signaling molecules. At the same time, it manifests activity at the cellular level. Curcumin has strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Other curcuminoids include bisdemethoxycurcumin, and dimethoxycurcumin. Curcumin plays a major role in the prevention of heart disease. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties can improve the function of the endothelium. Moreover, it lowers the level of low-density lipoproteins or the "bad" cholesterol. This can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

O autorze

Mujahid, Mudassir Dr. Muhammad Imran research expertise's are the preparation of the cost-effective polyphenol based dietary interventions against metabolic syndromes and conversion of agro-waste materials into value added products. I have published research articles in impacted international journals along with book chapters.