Assertion: turmeric's curcumin | /r/CapableOf | help to block free radicals
Facets:
value: directly
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: While the specifics are complex, it is believed that curcumin from turmeric helps to block free radicals directly, and then stimulates the body's own antioxidant enzyme mechanisms to support a healthy immune system by supporting glutamate-cysteine ligase (GCL), the rate-limiting enzyme in the synthesis of glutathione, an antioxidant that helps cells adapt to stress.