kurkumiinit
Kurkumiinit is a term that can refer to several related chemical compounds found in the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). Primarily, it refers to curcumin, which is the main active compound and the pigment responsible for turmeric's vibrant yellow color. Curcumin is a polyphenol and has been extensively studied for its potential health benefits.
Chemically, curcumin is a diarylheptanoid. It exists in three different isomeric forms: curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin.
These compounds are extracted from the rhizomes of the turmeric plant. Their biological activity is attributed