Potential role of curcumin for the treatment of major depressive disorder
Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839
(2022)
Potential role of curcumin for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
CNS Drugs, 36
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pp. 123-141.
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Abstract
Curcumin is the major biologically active polyphenolic constituent in the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa) that has been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anticancer, antimicrobial, and cardioprotective effects. Interest in curcumin as a treatment for mental health conditions has increased and there is an expanding body of preclinical and clinical research examining its antidepressant and anxiolytic effects. In this narrative review, human trials investigating the effects of curcumin for the treatment of depression or depressive symptoms are summarised. Using findings from in vitro, animal, and human trials, possible biological mechanisms associated with the antidepressant effects of curcumin are also explored. To increase the understanding of curcumin for the treatment of depression, directions for future research are proposed.
Item Type: | Journal Article |
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Murdoch Affiliation(s): | College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education |
Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
Copyright: | © 2022 The Authors. |
URI: | http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/63939 |
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