Turmeric and Its Major Compound Curcumin on Health: Bioactive Effects and Safety Profiles for Food, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnological and Medicinal Applications
Zabol University · Zabol University of Medical Sciences · +26 more institutions
Abstract
L. (turmeric) rhizome, has been used for centuries for culinary and food coloring purposes, and as an ingredient for various medicinal preparations, widely used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. In recent decades, their biological activities have been extensively studied. Thus, this review aims to offer an in-depth discussion of curcumin applications for food and biotechnological industries, and on health promotion and disease prevention, with particular emphasis on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anticancer, hepatoprotective, and cardioprotective effects. Bioavailability, bioefficacy and safety features, side effects, and quality parameters of curcumin are also addressed. Finally,…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 29.38
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 232
Authors
21- JSJavad Sharifi‐RadCorresponding
Zabol University, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Medicina
- YEYoussef El Rayess
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
- AAAlain Abi Rizk
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
- CSCarmen Sadaka
Faculty (United Kingdom), American University of Beirut
- RZRaviella Zgheib
Université Paris-Saclay, Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement, Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin
Topics & keywords
- Curcumin
- Curcuma
- Bioavailability
- Traditional medicine
- Nutraceutical
- Biotechnology
- Medicine
- Polyphenol