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Turmeric/Curcumin

High Research Quality

Description

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric (Curcuma longa), is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Effective anti-inflammatory agent
Reduced joint pain in arthritis patients

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Anti-inflammatory (claimed)
Joint pain relief (claimed)

Recommended Usage

500-1000 mg daily, standardized to 95% curcuminoids.

Research Quality

4/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

Efficacy of Turmeric Extracts and Curcumin for Alleviating the Symptoms of Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials2016
Daily JW, et al.

Methodology

Meta-analysis

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Significant anti-inflammatory effects across 8 studies

Citation (APA Style)

Daily et al. (2016). Journal of Medicinal Food

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Curcuminoid treatment for knee osteoarthritis: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial2014
Panahi Y, et al.

Methodology

Randomized controlled trial

Participants

40 subjects

Key Outcomes

Reduced joint pain in arthritis patients

Citation (APA Style)

Panahi et al. (2014). Phytotherapy Research

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Curcumin: A Review of Its Effects on Human Health2017
Hewlings SJ, Kalman DS

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Confirmed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

Citation (APA Style)

Hewlings & Kalman (2017). Foods

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