Curcumin
A polyphenolic compound (“curcuminoid”) found in the spice turmeric. Curcumin has antioxidant activity in-vivo, as well as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. Curcumin is viewed as a promising compound for the prevention/treatment of various diseases (including CVD and Alzheimer’s disease), but its therapeutic potential may be limited by poor oral bioavailability. Methods to improve delivery are currently being sought.
For more information, see the Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center.
