Scientific Study Reveals Curcumin Could Help Kidney Cysts

(Newswire.net — October 17, 2016) Las Vegas, NV — Curcumin is one of the most popular phytochemicals nowadays. It is thought to offer a myriad of health benefits and prevent the development of a wide range of medical conditions. Curcumin also has the potential to protect the body from tumors and growths. 

A scientific study reveals curcumin could potentially stop the enlargement of kidney cysts. A cyst is a sac that usually contains fluid, air, and other materials. It could form anywhere in the body and is usually noncancerous. 

Cysts in the kidneys are often filled with fluids. There are various causes of cyst development, and some are infections, inflammatory conditions, fluid blockages, and genetic conditions. 

While cysts are usually not harmful, complications may take place. For instance, in cases of ovarian cysts, the sac can become twisted and lead to tissue death. Almost always, cysts go away on their own. However, they can also be remedied by using certain natural solutions such as curcumin. 

In an in vitro study conducted in Peking University in China, the researchers aimed at determining the effects of curcumin on the development of kidney cyst. This study was published in the European Journal of Pharmacology. 

The researchers found that curcumin has the potential to inhibit not just the development of cysts in the kidney but also their enlargement. It was found that curcumin has been able to slow down the growth of the kidney cysts by 62 percent. 

The findings of the study suggest that curcumin could potentially play a role in the treatment of polycystic kidney disease. This condition is often characterized by the appearance of an enlarged fluid-filled cyst, which can cause kidney failure. 

According to Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties. This phytochemical can be found in the ancient, medicinal spice called turmeric. This spice has been used since time immemorial in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. 

It is believed that many of the healing effects turmeric could potentially offer come from curcumin. This phytochemical doesn’t only have powerful anti-inflammatories, but also anticarcnogenic, antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. 

Today, more and more people are incorporating turmeric in their daily diet to take advantage of the healing benefits of curcumin. Turmeric can be added to a wide range of mouth-watering dishes and beverages. 

There are also curcumin supplements available, and some of the best ones contain a black pepper extract called BioPerine. BioPerine is believed to be helpful in increasing curcumin absorption inside the body (www.amazon.com/Turmeric-Curcumin-Supplement-BioPerine-Capsule/dp/B0166KAW8M).