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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: karoloydi on August 26, 2010, 10:38:20 PM

Title: Curcumin Andr Beta Thalassemia
Post by: karoloydi on August 26, 2010, 10:38:20 PM

THE ANTIOXIDANT EFFECT OF CURCUMIN IN RED BLOOD CELLS OF BETA THALASSEMIA PATIENTS

http://mulinet10.li.mahidol.ac.th/e-thesis/4337486.pdf

Title: Re: Curcumin Andr Beta Thalassemia
Post by: Andy Battaglia on August 26, 2010, 10:59:03 PM

Turmeric, which is the source of curcumin, is well known as one of the most beneficial spices and is highly recommended for thalassemia patients. It is also known to have anti-cancer properties. It is also very easy to find uses for in day to day cooking, so no excuses for not using it.

Title: Re: Curcumin Andr Beta Thalassemia
Post by: eesha on September 03, 2010, 03:13:04 PM

can you tell me what its good for.

if i put a spoon in while cooking a curry will i still get the benefits?

Title: Re: Curcumin Andr Beta Thalassemia
Post by: Andy Battaglia on September 04, 2010, 01:29:54 AM

Yes, turmeric can and should be used in cooking as much as creatively possible. Its benefits are many.

Title: Re: Curcumin Andr Beta Thalassemia
Post by: Zaini on September 05, 2010, 03:16:05 PM

Luckily,Curcumin is used in our cooking on daily basis.

Title: Re: Curcumin Andr Beta Thalassemia
Post by: eesha on September 06, 2010, 06:52:21 PM

karolydi, im confuseed by that study i am getting that their ferritin increased and HB dropped after taking curcumin, isnt this the opposite affect to what we want?

Title: Re: Curcumin Andr Beta Thalassemia
Post by: Andy Battaglia on September 06, 2010, 07:39:45 PM

The small changes in Hb and ferritin are not significant and cannot be assumed to be related to the use of curcumin, but are what is normally expected when testing is done from month to month. One must remember that these levels are affected by many factors, including the limits of testing itself and that small changes have no relevance. The real value in this study is that it shows the powerful antioxidant effect of curcumin in red blood cells. The value is not a rise in hemoglobin, but a slowing in the drop of hemoglobin, because curcumin is protecting the red blood cells from early hemolysis, which means that red blood cells should live longer when curcumin is taken regularly. This would hopefully be reflected in a reduction of the frequency of transfusion.

Title: Re: Curcumin Andr Beta Thalassemia
Post by: Moik on September 07, 2010, 04:35:42 PM

I find this very interesting..
I wonder if combining this with of course the usual vitamins one would take with say.... capscaicin or cayenne along with garlic, ginger, and cinnamon all are suppose to have super antioxidants

I just wonder how much improved one could get from these