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Originally Posted by Monomer
The effect of curcumin on Alzheimer's is being investigated:
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Silly old herbs to the rescue yet again! (see maleria)
I love it.
I tried to grow some from a root bought at woolworths (supermarket) without any luck.
I will try again now.
Curcumin- major source turmeric , (a curry spice that grows a bit like ginger) is popping up a lot in medical research these days
EG
Curcumin has anticancer effects
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Curry powder is a mixture predominantly composed of turmeric root extract and other spices such as coriander and fenugreek.
Curcumin, a turmeric root extract, has been shown to possess activity in the treatment and prevention of cancer, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. The molecular mechanism for its anticancer effect is largely unknown, although it is thought to inhibit the synthesis of MDM2, an oncoprotein known to bind p53 and modulate p21 expression.
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There is a very exciting study going on in Australia.
I am going to try and add an ABC podcast to this link ( unfortunately the cash starved ABC -pollies. of all ilk hate it-only keeps radio shows for 4 weeks)
