Interaction between Gut Microbiota and Curcumin: A New Key of Understanding for the Health Effects of Curcumin

Curcumin, a lipophilic polyphenol contained in the rhizome of <i>Curcuma longa</i> (turmeric), has been used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine, and nowadays it is widely used in food as dietary spice worldwide. It has received considerable attention for its pharmacological acti...

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Main Authors: Beatrice Scazzocchio, Luisa Minghetti, Massimo D’Archivio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/9/2499