Daily consumption of curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric and curry can improve the health of the cardiovascular system of women in menopause in the same way that physical exercise.
The vessels health scientists in a new study expressed using flow definitions oposredovannogo extension (measurement using ultrasonic sensor diameter of the brachial artery after its compression cuff). This is equally improved women in the group receiving curcumin and women in the group undergoing aerobics. This is evidenced by the findings of the study, published in the journal Nutrition Research.
Recent scientific work, placed in the British Journal of Nutrition, showed that the flow oposredovannogo extension (ERP) can predict the risk of future acute heart disease. Lower THEN 1% increases this risk by 12%.
"So regular use of curcumin may be a preventive measure against cardiovascular disease in women in postmenopausal period. Moreover, our results suggest that curcumin may be a potential alternative for patients who are unable to exercise," said the study authors.
Curcumin is a natural pigment that gives turmeric-yellow color. In recent years, it has been growing attention from the scientific community. Its potential useful properties was the focus of a number of new research. As a result, it was found the relationship of curcumin with potential protection against prostate cancer, diseases of Alzheimer, heart failure, diabetes and arthritis. A new study suggests that the improvement of endothelial function of blood vessels may also be included in this list.
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