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Potensi Curcumin untukMencegah Aterosklerosis (Potency of Curcumin for Atherosclerosis Prevention)
ABSTRACT
Atherosclerosis Is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by placue formation in large arteries. Atherosclerosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortal ty in the world. Several literature has shown that oxidative stress can cause endothelial dysfunction and play important role in early demtprrent of atherosclerosis. Oxidative stress can be treated with administrarior of antioxidants. Curcumin is a compound In turnerc arid commonly found in our dai y diet. Several studies have shown the potential beneficial effects of curcumin because of its antioxidant and-inflammatory and arti-hyoerlipidemia properties. Curcurch can be used 'or prevention of atherosclerosis.
Key words: Antioxidants, atherosclerosis, curcumin, endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress
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