Bis-Demethoxycurcumin is the active ingredient found in curcuminoids. Curcuminoids is a natural ingredient found in the turmeric root. Researchers have discovered that Bis-Demethoxycurcumin boosts the immune system by clearing amyloidal beta. Amyloidal beta is a peptide that forms the plaques found on the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. It was found to boost immune cells called macrophages to clear amyloidal beta. The study points to a new treatment approach for Alzheimer’s. It may now be possible to test a patient’s immune system response with a blood sample. The results of the study also suggest a new drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s may be on the way.

Curcumin is one of curcuminoid of turmeric, a polyphenol that gives turmeric its yellow color. Curcumin have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, antiviral and antifungal properties. It also fights free radical damages including cataracts, heart diseases, and cancer. Curcumin also proved to be effective in lowering cholesterol level. Research showed that the curcumin inhibits the production of lipozygenase and cyclooxygenase-2, enzymes that promotes inflammation in the body such as arthritis. It also prevents the growth of Helicobacter pylori which causes gastric ulcers and is linked with gastric cancers. Curcumin also protects the brain. Curcumin is a natural detoxifier, protecting the liver from the effects of alcohol and other toxic chemicals.

Demethoxycurcumin is one of the three compounds extracted from the roots of the Curcuma Longa plant. It is also known as 4-hydroxycinnamoyl (feroyl) methane. It has been used in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine and research is being done on its uses in modern medicine. Research predicts that it can be used in the treatment of cancer and carcinoma. Studies also show that Demethoxycurcumin can have anti-inflammatory effects. Experiments done on animals with papilloma (a bengin epethelial tumor) showed that it can have prospective applications in treatment of papilloma. Some studies also claim its applications in treatment of Pheochromocytoma.

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