Khaberni - A recent scientific study showed that the compound curcumin, found in turmeric, helps improve vascular health and enhances fat metabolism in the body.
The researchers analyzed the results of several studies and research related to the health benefits of turmeric and found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has a protective effect on the membrane lining of blood vessels, as it reduces oxidative stress and enhances the production of nitric oxide, which plays a key role in regulating vascular tension and blood flow, and the disturbance of these processes is one of the early indicators of the development of heart and artery diseases.
It was also found that curcumin affects blood lipid levels; in many studies, its use was associated with lower levels of harmful cholesterol, triglycerides, and total cholesterol, especially in people with metabolic disorders. These effects are attributed to the ability of this substance to interact with cellular mechanisms responsible for the synthesis and processing of fats in the body.
Furthermore, curcumin has shown clear anti-inflammatory properties, where it reduced the levels of key inflammatory markers in the body, such as "Interleukin-6" and tumor necrosis factor-α, which may be significant in cases of chronic diseases, and conversely, a similar effect was not observed in healthy individuals, suggesting that its effectiveness is primarily evident in inflammatory conditions.
