Experts Reveal the Anti-Flu Potentials of Curcumin

(Newswire.net — January 25, 2017) Orlando, FL — Today, more and more medications are available in the market for a wide range of conditions, including the flu. However, there are also natural alternatives thought to be helpful for flu sufferers.

Experts reveal the anti-flu potentials of curcumin. Curcumin is a bioactive ingredient that popularizes ancient spice called turmeric. In Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, this spice has been used for thousands of years to potentially fight a range of conditions.

The flu is an infectious viral condition that is very common and can be easily spread through coughs and sneezes. It usually disappears within about a week. There are various types of flu, and one is seasonal during winter.

There are different groups of viruses that may cause the flu. In most cases, flu symptoms usually start more suddenly and severely. Having a high temperature such as 38 degrees Celsius and above is a sign of a flu. Other symptoms include headache, weakness, aches, pains, and a dry, chesty cough.

Individuals who have flu-like symptoms but are fit and healthy may not see their healthcare provider as the condition may go away on its own. It is however important that they rest, rehydrate themselves, and keep warm.

There are pharmaceutical drugs available for the flu, but there are also natural alternatives such as curcumin that are believed to also offer benefits.

Curcumin contains a variety of substances that are thought to help fight diseases and disorders, and may even help to improve overall health. Some of these unique ingredients are believed to contain antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, and antibiotic properties.

According to a new research, this phytochemical has a physical structure that may be able to bind to cells as well as potentially reducing the likelihood of a virus entering the cell. While researchers studied the influenza A virus, the benefits curcumin may potentially offer may be applicable to any viral infection.

A virus can infect humans when it binds itself on to the cell before entering it. It is believed to bind on to a carbohydrate projection from the sialic acid, which is a cell membrane.

The researchers also revealed that curcumin left residues on the structure of sialic acid. Thus, it may prevent the virus from binding to the cell. This has led them to suggest that curcumin may possibly offer potent anti-flu properties.

There are those who incorporate turmeric powder in preparing their dishes and beverages just to take advantage of the potentially therapeutic effects of curcumin. There are also those who resort to the use of curcumin supplements.

Supplements are believed to contain higher levels of curcumin, and thus, they may have the potential to be more therapeutic.
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