Detrimental Effect of Curcumin (Curcuma longa) on Stallion Sperm

The imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and antioxidant defensive mechanisms results in excessive ROS levels that promote sperm DNA fragmentation, mitochondrial dysfunction and membrane lipid peroxidation, which are associated with infertility. Curcumin (CUR, Curcuma longa) is a natural phytochemical compound of turmeric that exhibits antioxidant properties. CUR can have beneficial effect on sperm motility by increasing antioxidant mechanisms and controlling lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide production.
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research