New research suggests that a compound found in turmeric (a key ingredient in curry) may help protect against liver damage. In their study on mice, scientists determined that the compound known as curcumin may help lessen the inflammation linked to cirrhosis (a potentially fatal disease marked by scarring of the liver).
For the study, researchers focused on mice with chronic liver inflammation. After following a curcumin-enhanced diet for four or eight weeks, the mice experienced a significant reduction in liver cell damage and scarring. It's likely that these benefits stem from curcumin's ability to curb inflammation, according to the study's authors.
Past research indicates that turmeric may help fend off a number of other inflammation-related diseases, including type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer.
I used to get really nasty gout and Tumeric was on the list for anti-inflammatory. I don’t think I used it consistently enough but what made the difference was healthy dark chocolate which is also a big anti-oxidant and therefore a big anti-inflammatory. Just an FYI
Cathy,
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.