Curcuminoids
Curcuminoids are the main component of turmeric and have a wide range of pharmacological uses. Many studies of turmeric have revealed antimicrobial properties. Researchers discovered that a fraction could be separated from turmeric and showed that it had anti-biofilm activity. Researchers based this on a comparison of curcuminoid content and anti-acidogenic activity against S. mutans. The data showed that the separated turmeric fraction and curcuminoids may be effective in controlling dental biofilms and dental cavity formations, as dental biofilms and dental cavity formations are related.
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