“Spicing up” of the immune system by curcumin.

“Spicing up” of the immune system by curcumin.

Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is an orange-yellow component of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a spice often found in curry powder. Traditionally known for its anti-inflammatory effects, curcumin has been shown in the last two decades to be a potent immunomodulatory agent that can modulate the activation of T cells, B cells, macrophages, neutrophils, natural killer cells, and dendritic […]

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Could turmeric help solve the antibiotic resistance crisis?

Could turmeric help solve the antibiotic resistance crisis?

Resistance to antibiotics poses a significant threat to our health. Around 24–79% of the world’s population is infected with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Like other bacteria, H. pylori has grown ever more resistant to traditional treatment using antibiotics. Indeed, drug-resistant bacteria are one of the biggest threats to global health, according to the […]

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