Greeley, CO
A 56-year-old female asked:
What is it about turmeric that it works so good? i have a bad knee and decided to try it and it takes away a lot of the pain so how does it do that?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Parthiban Munnainathananswered
Family Medicine 9 years experience
Turmeric: Hi, Thank you for your question.
Curcumin is most known for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. The compound has been shown to influence more than 700 genes, and it can inhibit both the activity and the synthesis of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) and 5-lipooxygenase (5-LOX), as well as other enzymes that have been implicated in inflammation.
Hope that helps, Dr. M.
777 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Mar 26, 2018
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.