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curcumin

/kur-kyoo-min/US // ˈkɜr kyʊ mɪn //UK // (ˈkɜːkjʊmɪn) //

姜黄素,姜黄色素,姜素,莪术

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the compound C21H20O6, a major active ingredient in turmeric and thought to have antioxidant and anticancer properties.

Examples

  • Ingredients include cranberry, curcumin, glucosamine, a gut health blend, omega 3 fish oil, and more vet-approved nutrients.

  • One of the most impressive medicinal properties of curcumin is that it protects against neurodegeneration in adults without dementia.

  • A large and long-term 2018 study found that 90 milligrams of curcumin administered twice daily for 18 months helped improve memory, attention, and cognitive function in patients.

  • The rhizomes contain a pigment called curcumin, an essential oil and fæcula.

  • Turmeric is the underground stem of the Curcuma tinctoria, the coloring principle being called curcumin.