Lower body fat and reduced blood cholesterol levels in mice fed with Curcumin

Mice fed on a high fat diet supplemented with Curcumin-A spice from the turmeric plant
that is an essential ingredient in Indian Curry- have been found to have both reduced body fat and
reduced cholesterol blood levels in a fair scientific experiment. Scientists are excited about the
potential of dietary Curcumin in preventing obesity.

Source: J Nutr. 2009 May;139(5):919-25.

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