Curcumins-rich curry diet and pulmonary function in Asian older adults.

BACKGROUND: Research on the effects of dietary nutrients on respiratory health in human populations have not investigated curcumin, a potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory compound present principally in turmeric used in large amounts in Asian curry meals. OBJECTIVES: To examine the association...

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Main Authors: Tze Pin Ng, Mathew Niti, Keng Bee Yap, Wan Cheng Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3530490?pdf=render