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C URCUMIN —T HE 21 ST C ENTURY C URE
Lower blood sugar, increase insulin: Indian researchers found that
curcumin contains a particularly powerful antioxidant, tetrahydro -
curcumin, which lowers blood sugars, increases insulin in the
bloodstream (meaning existing insulin is being properly used) and
protects against fatty deposits in the arteries indicative of heart
disease that is very common in people with diabetes. Through its
anti-inflammatory action, several studies show that curcumin can
result in better blood sugar control and, therefore, a small, but
significant decrease in body weight and fat, potentially reducing
the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Promote wound healing: Curcumin also helps in the process of
wound healing, something that is especially important to people
with diabetes since their wound-healing capabilities are often
impaired, leading to infection and amputations. Curcumin should
be used at the time when the skin is beginning to re-form around
the wound and new skin is being laid down.
Protect kidneys: Curcumin has also been found to protect the kid-
neys, which we know are vulnerable in people with diabetes, and
to help prevent glaucoma and cataracts, common complications
among people with diabetes.
Reduce liver inflammation: Animal studies show that BCM-95 ®
Curcumin actually reduced liver inflammation, making the livers of
the treated obese animals (cats in this case) behave like the livers of
non-obese animals. Yes, these are “only” animal studies, but
experts like Dr. Ajay Goel of Baylor think that it is logical that
BCM-95 ® will have similar effects on humans, reducing fatty liver
and obesity, among the greatest risks for diabetes.
Reverse diabetes: Probably the most exciting study came from
Egypt in 2008, when researchers discovered curcumin and a bone
marrow transplant reversed diabetes in mice with the disease.
Researchers theorized that the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
properties of curcumin enhanced the ability of the bone marrow
transplant to regenerate insulin-producing cells.