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Curcumin Flashcards

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Turmeric Common Names: t

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Turmeric and Curcumin

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Turmeric – Health Claims

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Turmeric and Curcumin in Foods and Cosmetics

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Turmeric Supplements

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Turmeric Side Effects

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Curcuminoids – Drug Interactions

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Curcumin

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Curcumin Properties

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Curcumin’s bioavailability can improved by:

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Curcumin – Stability

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Curcumin – Biological Activities

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Curcumin – Mechanism of Action

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Curcumin – Potential Health Benefits

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15
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Curcumin – Dosage Forms

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16
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Curcumin Safety & Recommended Dose

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Curcumin - Side Effects

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inhibit ROS-generating enzymes

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Modulate the activity of GSH, catalase, and SOD enzymes

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Modulates cell-signaling molecules

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stimulates the immune system and  LDL.

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enolic form

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curcumin undergoes degradation

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liposomes, nano-formulations)

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25
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structural analogs:

dimethylcurcumin, glycosylated curcumin)

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soluble ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), acetone)

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Low solubility, stability issues

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loratadine

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midazolam, fluoxetine)

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Aspirin

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Warfarin

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stomach upset (some individuals)

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Helps Treat Ulcers

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flavoring agent to drinks in Southeast Asia.

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used as a dietary supplement for inflammation, arthritis, stomach, skin, liver, and
gallbladder problems, cancer, and other conditions.

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Indian saffron

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38
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Curcuma aromatica, Curcuma domestica, Curcuma longa

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Turmeric, a plant related to———is grown throughout India, other parts of Asia, and
Central America.

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Historically → used South Asia (4000 years) →

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Today → used as a

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42
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A ————- and a major ingredient in curry powder.

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43
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Primary active ingredients of turmeric

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44
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—————is a polyphenol derived from the

herbal remedy and dietary spice turmeric.

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45
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Curcuminoids in turmeric help————— not supported by strong studies.

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46
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The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH): studied curcumin for

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————as an additive: canned beverages, dairy, baked goods, cereals
sauces, and curry powders.

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Butter and cheese

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49
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Cosmetics and supplements:

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suppress fat tissue production

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antiseptic

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scavenge foreign proteins and amyloid plaques

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prevent the production of diabetes-inducing inflammatory compounds,

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Vegi-caps .

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Topical creams and ointments

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With vitamins supplements

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57
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Drink powders

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58
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other compounds are combined with turmeric and curcumin for———-

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59
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Very large doses of curcumin (oral) →

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60
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Poor bioavailability: due to ———

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61
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stimulates the immune system and decrease LDL.

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62
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efficient scavenger of peroxyl radicals

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Pathological processes of oxidative stress closely related to those of
inflammation (one can be easily induced by another) HOW ?

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Increase serum alkaline phosphatase and lactate dehydrogenase contents.

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65
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Rash , yellow stool

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66
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———————are the major mechanism by which

curcumin exerts its health benefits.

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67
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Health benefits are best achieved when curcumin is combined with agents such
as———

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