Summary
According to several studies, curcumin could be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of common diseases, including infectious diseases. Curcumin has, among others, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and anti-microbial effects, making it an effective substance to inhibit related diseases. Additionally, curcumin is inexpensive, does not have any adverse side effects, and could also be a beneficial alternative treatment since drug resistance becomes an increasing global health problem. Due to its low cost, curcumin has been used for many years in developing countries. More details can be found in the review article.
References
Rahmani et al.