Nanoparticles turbocharge turmeric’s curcumin for enhanced health benefits

Nanoparticles turbocharge turmeric’s curcumin for enhanced health benefits

A review article published in the journal Antioxidants provides a detailed overview of nanoparticle-based strategies to improve the bioavailability and bioactivity of curcumin. Study: Enhancing the Bioavailability and Bioactivity of Curcumin for Disease Prevention and Treatment. Image Credit: Microgen / Shutterstock Background Curcumin, turmeric’s main bioactive compound, is a polyphenol found in Curcuma longa roots. This compound has …

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New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

More than 20 million Americans undergo colonoscopy screenings every year, and in many of those cases, doctors end up removing polyps that are 2 cm or larger and require additional care. This procedure has greatly reduced the overall incidence of colon cancer, but not without complications, as patients may experience gastrointestinal bleeding both during and …

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