What is curcumin?

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2026-05-20 22:25

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Curcumin, a natural yellow pigment found in turmeric and the active ingredient in curry, has recently attracted considerable attention due to its intriguing antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-viral, anti-mutagenic, and anti-microbial characteristics. It is an organic compound which plays a similar role to cholesterol in the body, it modulates the structure of the lipid bilayer.

Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) family of Zingiberaceae) a Perennial herbal plant,

Curcumin (Turmeric Extract) is from the roots of the turmeric plant (Extract dietary supplements rather than the turmeric)

Haldi in Hindi language

PasPu in Telugu language

Turmeric Extract in English language

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