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Review

The Effects of Curcumin on Vascular Endothelial Function, Lipid Metabolism, Inflammation and Neuroprotection—A Review

by
Mateusz Ozorowski
1,*,
Michał Wiciński
1,
Grzegorz Liczner
1,
Jakub Wójcicki
1 and
Elżbieta Włodarczyk
2
1
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, M. Curie 9, 85-090 Bydgoszcz, Poland
2
Medical Faculty, Politechnika Bydgoska im. Jana i Jędrzeja Śniadeckich, Al. prof. S. Kaliskiego 7, 85-796 Bydgoszcz, Poland
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Nutrients 2026, 18(7), 1032; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18071032
Submission received: 8 February 2026 / Revised: 15 March 2026 / Accepted: 19 March 2026 / Published: 25 March 2026
(This article belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
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Abstract

Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound obtained from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, is the main bioactive component of turmeric and exhibits a wide range of biological properties. This naturally occurring polyphenolic compound is widely known for its protective properties on the vascular endothelium and its anti-inflammatory effects. Curcumin has been recognized as a factor in improving antioxidant defenses and lipid metabolism and as a neuroprotective agent. Thanks to its broad spectrum of activity, curcumin is gaining popularity as an ingredient in dietary supplements and as part of a healthy diet that supports overall health. In this article, we will take a closer look at curcumin—based on a review of the current literature, we will learn what curcumin is and what health benefits it can provide.
Keywords: curcumin; vascular endothelium; neuroprotection; lipids metabolism; inflammation; sepsis curcumin; vascular endothelium; neuroprotection; lipids metabolism; inflammation; sepsis

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Ozorowski, M.; Wiciński, M.; Liczner, G.; Wójcicki, J.; Włodarczyk, E. The Effects of Curcumin on Vascular Endothelial Function, Lipid Metabolism, Inflammation and Neuroprotection—A Review. Nutrients 2026, 18, 1032. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18071032

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Ozorowski M, Wiciński M, Liczner G, Wójcicki J, Włodarczyk E. The Effects of Curcumin on Vascular Endothelial Function, Lipid Metabolism, Inflammation and Neuroprotection—A Review. Nutrients. 2026; 18(7):1032. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18071032

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Ozorowski, Mateusz, Michał Wiciński, Grzegorz Liczner, Jakub Wójcicki, and Elżbieta Włodarczyk. 2026. "The Effects of Curcumin on Vascular Endothelial Function, Lipid Metabolism, Inflammation and Neuroprotection—A Review" Nutrients 18, no. 7: 1032. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18071032

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Ozorowski, M., Wiciński, M., Liczner, G., Wójcicki, J., & Włodarczyk, E. (2026). The Effects of Curcumin on Vascular Endothelial Function, Lipid Metabolism, Inflammation and Neuroprotection—A Review. Nutrients, 18(7), 1032. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18071032

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