Abstract
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), a spice and food coloring agent in food preparation, contains a carotenoid pigment called curcumin. Curcumin has attracted extensive research interest owing to its health benefits, ranging from neuroprotection to chemoprevention and antioxidation. It also exhibits anti-cancer effects due to its capacity to inhibit cancer cell proliferation and stimulate apoptosis. However, the health-promoting effects of curcumin are limited by its poor aqueous solubility and low oral bioavailability. This article presents an overview of the latest understanding of the biological effects of curcumin and its use as a food additive in the development of functional food products.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1480-1502 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Journal | Food Reviews International |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 6 Jul 2023 |
Keywords
- bioavailability
- Curcumin
- food products
- oral administration
- turmeric
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science
- General Chemical Engineering
