03/25/2019 / By Ralph Flores
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa), could potentially contain therapeutic properties against major depressive disorder. This finding, which appeared in the journal Phytotherapy Research, was the result of a meta-analysis on the safety and efficacy of curcumin in addressing the condition.
The researchers concluded that the administration of curcumin could improve the symptoms of patients with major depressive disorders.
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Journal Reference:
Al-Karawi D, Mamoori DAA, Tayyar Y. THE ROLE OF CURCUMIN ADMINISTRATION IN PATIENTS WITH MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER: MINI META-ANALYSIS OF CLINICAL TRIALS. Phytotherapy Research. 27 November 2015;30(2):175–183. DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5524
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