Review explores benefits of curcumin against Parkinson’s disease

In past posts, we have extensively discussed the role that curcumin – the bioactive ingredient in turmeric – may come to play in Alzheimer's disease treatments, and its benefits for long-term brain health as a whole. However, this nutritious compound may also be tapped to address the symptoms of other serious ailments including various cancers and rheumatoid arthritis. A new review compiled by the Shandong University of Technology in China has indicated that curcumin supplements could provide relief for people with Parkinson's disease.

According to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, approximately 1 million Americans may be living with this condition, which is characterized by impaired motor function and tremors. The recent research, which is available on PubMed, states that Parkinson's disease is one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative conditions among older adults. Given that the generational balance of the global population is shifting toward the elderly, finding more effective treatments for these concerns has grown all the more pressing.

"In recent years increasing evidence supports the pharmaceutical potential of curcumin […] against [Parkinson's disease]," the study abstract states.

The review focuses on the "pharmacological activities of curcumin in vitro and in animal models including counteracting oxidative stress and inflammation, preventing a-synuclein aggregation and fibrillation and inhibiting monoamine oxidase B," all of which make a compelling case that curcumin supplements could effectively complement existing treatments.

In addition to potentially treating various conditions, curcumin supplements can be beneficial for overall health. Click here to read more information about Nutrivene Longvida Curcumin.

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