How Turmeric Compounds and Conventional Treatments Work

ACE Inhibitors ^(vii.236)

(e.g., lisinopril, captopril) ^(vii.230)

WARNING: Can cause persistent cough. ^(vii.230)

↓ Production of angiotensin II, a protein that promotes atherosclerosis by: ^{(vii.237-238)}

↓ Nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes blood vessels.

↑ Plaque formation.

↑ Free radicals.

↑ Oxidation of LDL cholesterol.

↑ Inflammation. ^(vii.230)

↓ Progression of atherosclerosis. ^(vii.230)

Alpha-linolenic acid ^{(vii.18, 239)}
(an omega-3 fatty acid)

Alpha-terpineol ^{(vii.20, 48, 209)}

Curcumin ^(vii.233)

Ferulic acid ^{(vii.47-48, 214)}

Gamma-terpinene ^(vii.48)

Niacin ^{(vii.29, 58)}

Resveratrol ^{(vii.27, 239)}

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers ^(vii.237)

(e.g., candesartan, valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan) ^(vii.230)

↓ Activity of angiotensin II by blocking its entry into blood vessel cells. ^{(vii.230, 237)}

Curcumin ^(vii.114)

Potassium ^{(vii.29, 239)}

Resveratrol ^{(vii.27, 239)}

Vitamin C ^{(vii.29, 239)}

Nitrates ^(vii.236)

(e.g., nitroglycerin) ^(vii.236)

↑ Blood flow by relaxing/dilating blood vessels. ^{(vii.236-237)}

↑ Blood supply to heart. ^(vii.230)

↓ Chest pain. ^(vii.236)

Alpha-linolenic acid ^{(vii.18, 239)}
(an omega-3 fatty acid)

Curcumin ^(vii.193)

Magnesium ^{(vii.105-106, 239)}

Potassium ^{(vii.29, 239)}

Vitamin C ^{(vii.29, 239)}

Vitamin E ^{(vii.29, 239)}