Therapeutic Potentials of Curcumin for Alzheimer Disease
Curcumin is a yellow–orange pigment obtained from the plant Curcuma longa. The powdered rhizome of this plant, called turmeric, is a common ingredient in curry powders and has a long history of use in traditional Asian medicine. Thus, curcumin has been used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine (Indian...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2016, 2016
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2016 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Effect of long term consumption of high calorie diet and calorie restriction on human health
- Neurochemical effects of long term consumption of high fat diet
- Neurochemical effects of long term consumption of simple carbohydrates
- Effects of long term consumption of animal proteins in the high calorie diet
- Effect of soft drink consumption on human health
- Contribution of salt in inducing biochemical changes in the brain
- Importance and roles of fiber in the diet
- Effects of the high calorie diet on the development of chronic visceral disease
- Effects of long term consumption of high calorie diet on neurological disorders
- Perspective and direction for future research: modification of high calorie diet needed for optimal health of human visceral and brain tissues
- Index