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Turmeric Component May Help Improve Cholesterol, Lessen Statin Side Effects
Researcher Oh Sung Kwon is investigating if a central component in turmeric could improve cholesterol and reduce common side effects for cholesterol medicine
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Some of the ingredients in your kitchen cabinets could complement the function of those in your medicine cabinet. Neutraceutical foods, or those with natural healing properties, are becoming an increasingly popular part of medical treatment.
Oh Sung Kwon, assistant professor of kinesiology in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, is working on a grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to test if a component in the spice turmeric, widely used in dishes throughout Asia and the Middle East, can improve cholesterol levels for people taking statins and alleviate painful side effects.