Curcumin - The anti-inflammatory agent

By Erin Osborne

Curcumin -  The anti-inflammatory agent

You might have heard about turmeric, a flowering plant, mainly used in cooking some pretty delicious dishes. However, what if we told you it had some amazing healing properties as well?

Tumeric contains Curcumin - the yellow- pigment substance in this plant (Curcuma longa). Which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. When consumed, it can help with inflammation that occurs within the body (human and animal alike). 

Why is this important?

Inflammation is one of the leading causes of so many chronic illnesses. Inflammation can cause neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, autoimmune and neoplastic diseases. Which is why some of our best products contain this incredible substance to naturally heal a variety of issues that can linger within the body. 

Want to know more about Curcumin and it's benefits?

Read more from The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology.