Scientific Effect
Turmeric is a bright orange root that contains Curcumin. It has been implicated in the control of inflammation in numerous illnesses.
Clinical Study
Turmeric extract may improve irritable bowel syndrome symptomology in otherwise healthy adults: a pilot study.
Results
"Turmeric may help reduce irritable bowel syndrome symptomology."
Study Citation
Bundy, R., Walker, A. F., Middleton, R. W., & Booth, J. (2004). Turmeric extract may improve irritable bowel syndrome symptomology in otherwise healthy adults: a pilot study. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 10(6), 1015-1018.
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...curcuma decreases serum hepcidin levels in human and supports the idea that curcuma could be useful in treating hepcidin overproduction during inflammatory processes.
Results
"Curcuma decreases serum hepcidin levels in healthy volunteers: a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, cross-over study."
Study Citation
Lainé, F., Laviolle, B., Bardou‐Jacquet, E., Fatih, N., Jezequel, C., Collet, N., ... & Loréal, O. (2017). Curcuma decreases serum hepcidin levels in healthy volunteers: a placebo‐controlled, randomized, double‐blind, cross‐over study. Fundamental & clinical pharmacology, 31(5), 567-573.
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...curcumin consumption may reduce diabetes complications through decreasing TG level as well as indicators of inflammation.
Results
"The effects of curcumin supplementation on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, serum adiponectin, and lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial."
Study Citation
Adibian, M., Hodaei, H., Nikpayam, O., Sohrab, G., Hekmatdoost, A., & Hedayati, M. (2019). The effects of curcumin supplementation on high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein, serum adiponectin, and lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial. Phytotherapy Research, 33(5), 1374-1383.
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