Curcumin Helps Repair Cirrhosis of the Liver

The liver is an incredibly important organ, responsible for many vital functions such as controlling blood sugar levels and removing toxins and other unwanted substances from the body before they can do any harm. That is why liver diseases like cirrhosis, where normal liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, pose such a threat to human health.

The good news is, however, that recent research has uncovered yet another use for turmeric, the deep gold Indian spice which lends its flavor to some many curry dishes. It appears that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, may offer hope of treatment to …read more