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What is curcumin? Curcumin is the active component of turmeric - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
What is curcumin? Curcumin is the active component of turmeric - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
What is curcumin? Curcumin is the active component of turmeric (found in curry) Curcumin Curcumin is a potent polyphenol antioxidant that helps protect against oxidative stress and inflammation Glutathione is the most abundant antioxidant
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Curcumin is the active component of turmeric (found in curry)
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Curcumin
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Curcumin is a potent polyphenol antioxidant that helps protect against
- xidative stress and inflammation
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Glutathione is the most abundant antioxidant in the body. Low glutathione levels are indicative
- f oxidative stress
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Glutathione
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Curcumin can replenish depleted glutathione levels during oxidative stress
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Curcumin activates SIRT1, a factor that regulates longevity and DNA repair
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SIRT1 also senses changes in nutritional status
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Curcumin helps protect against diabetes
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Curcumin can pass through the blood brain barrier
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Curcumin helps protect against neurodegenerative diseases
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