Curcumin (CUR): The active polyphenol compound in the bright yellowish orange spice, Turmeric, CUR is a powerful COX-2 inhibitor. It may also reduce brain inflammation via other pathways such as, LOX-5 as well as highly damaging NOS (nitric oxide) based peroxynitrites.CUR is also a powerful anti-oxidant and neuro-protective agent.

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