Anti-inflammatory Action of Curcumin and Its Use in the Treatment of Lifestyle-related Diseases
Chronic inflammation plays a significant role in lifestyle-related diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and obesity/impaired glucose tolerance. Curcumin is a natural extract that possesses numerous physiological properties, as indicated by its anti-inflammatory action. The mechanisms underlying...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Radcliffe Medical Media
2019-07-01
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| Series: | European Cardiology Review |
| Online Access: | https://www.ecrjournal.com/articles/anti-inflammatory-action-curcumin-use |
| Summary: | Chronic inflammation plays a significant role in lifestyle-related diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and obesity/impaired glucose tolerance. Curcumin is a natural extract that possesses numerous physiological properties, as indicated by its anti-inflammatory action. The mechanisms underlying these effects include the inhibition of nuclear factor-kappaB and Toll-like receptor 4-dependent signalling pathways and the activation of a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma pathway. However, the bioavailability of curcumin is very low in humans. To resolve this issue, several drug delivery systems have been developed and a number of clinical trials have reported beneficial effects of curcumin in the management of inflammation-related diseases. It is expected that evidence regarding the clinical application of curcumin in lifestyle-related diseases associated with chronic inflammation will accumulate over time. |
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| ISSN: | 1758-3756 1758-3764 |