Curcumin and Pregnancy Problems: a Narrative Review of Curcumin\'s Effect on Preeclampsia
Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). This compound is mainly extracted from fat-soluble, polyphenolic pigments known as curcuminoids. Curcumin has been used as an herbal supplement, cosmetic ingredient and spice. Curcumin may...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Golestan University Of Medical Sciences
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Basic Research |
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| Online Access: | http://jcbr.goums.ac.ir/article-1-283-en.html |
| Summary: | Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). This compound is mainly extracted from fat-soluble, polyphenolic pigments known as curcuminoids. Curcumin has been used as an herbal supplement, cosmetic ingredient and spice. Curcumin may be useful in the prevention and treatment of inflammation-associated adverse pregnancy outcomes mainly due to its anti-inflammatory properties, which are exerted through reduction of pro-inflammatory factors, macrophage infiltration and NF-jB activation. This review provides a brief overview of the efficacy of curcumin for treatment of preeclampsia. |
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| ISSN: | 2538-3736 |