what is turmeric curcumin good for
A compound in turmeric may ward off heart attacks... Curcumin, the compound in turmeric responsible for that bright hue, is behind a whole host of the health benefits attributed to the spice. A 2012 study examined one perk of curcumin in particular: the ability of the extract to prevent heart attacks among bypass patients.
Curcumin, a compound in turmeric capsules, is a powerful antioxidant. As a result, turmeric may protect cells from oxidative damage, which is a risk factor for cancer. Additionally, early animal tests have demonstrated that intravenous curcumin can kill prostate, breast, skin and colon cancers in animals.