Curcumin Improves Symptoms Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant improvement in beta cell function among participants assigned curcumin versus the placebo. (more…)
Supplementation with Curcumin Improves Depression Severity and Antioxidant Status in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes with Major Depressive Disorder
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Investigators saw a significant improvement in depression severity at three months, six months, nine months, and 12 months following curcumin supplementation (P <0.0001). (more…)
Exploring the Health Benefits of Curcumin
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Curcumin is a polyphenol with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a popular ingredient in dietary supplements and natural health products. (more…)
Curcumin Improves Fasting Blood Sugar and Menstrual Symptoms in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week supplementation of 1000 mg curcumin daily significantly improved mean serum FBS levels and menstrual symptom (amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea) frequency in women with PCOS. (more…)
Curcumin Significantly Improves Overall Remission in Myeloma Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Results from this trial suggest that adding curcumin to standard treatment for myeloma (Melphalan and Prednisone) could significantly increase overall remission. (more…)
Nano-Curcumin Improves Migraine Symptoms
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 2-month supplementation of 80 mg nano-curcumin significantly reduced headache duration (p < 0.001) and headache frequency (p < 0.001) compared to placebo. (more…)
Efficacy of a Highly Bioavailable Curcumin Supplement in Patients with Mild Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that the highly bioavailable curcumin supplement, Curcuwin Ultra+, may improve symptoms and signs of mild knee osteoarthritis. (more…)
Curcumin Improves Cognitive Function in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 10-day supplementation of 500 mg curcumin plus 5 mg piperine resulted in significant improvements in memory score (p = 0.002), inhibitory control and selective attention (p = 0.020), and total cognitive ability task (p = 0.024) compared to the placebo group. (more…)
Turmeric/Curcumin Supplementation Reduces Inflammatory Markers and Improves Antioxidant Activity
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A meta-analysis of 66 RCTs showed that turmeric/curcumin supplementation significantly reduced levels of inflammatory markers including CRP (p < 0.001), TNF-α (p < 0.001), and IL-6 (p < 0.001), while also improving TAC levels (p < 0.001). (more…)
Curcumin and Curcuma Longa Extract May Reduce Inflammatory Levels in Individuals with Arthritis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of a systemic review and meta-analysis using 29 RCTs involving 2396 participants with 5 types of arthritis show that administration of curcumin and curcuma longa extract resulted in significant improvement in inflammatory markers and symptoms related to arthritis. (more…)
Curcumin Consumption Through Dietary Sources Improves Cognitive Functioning Including Executive Function and Attention in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this observational cohort study suggest that more frequent consumption of foods containing curcumin, such as curry, resulted in overall enhanced cognition, with improvements noted for short-term working memory, language, attention, and executive function. (more…)
A Combination of Curcumin and CoQ10 Decrease the Severity and Frequency of Chronic Migraines
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings demonstrate the combined effects of curcumin and CoQ10 supplementation on improved quality and reduced severity and occurrence for participants suffering from chronic migraines. (more…)
Combination of Iron and a Bioavailable Curcumin Supplement Increases Serum BDNF Levels
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Six-week supplementation of a bioavailable formulated curcumin and ferrous sulfate containing 18 mg of elemental iron significantly increased serum BDNF levels in participating subjects. (more…)
Antiviral Potential of Curcumin in an In Vitro Alpha-Coronavirus Model
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In an in vitro alpha-coronavirus model, curcumin not only inhibited the proliferation of the transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) but was also able to deactivate and destroy it. (more…)
Highly Bioavailable Curcumin Mitigates Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A novel bioavailable blend of curcuminoids in a turmeric matrix significantly improved symptoms and biomarkers of rheumatoid arthritis in participating subjects. (more…)
Some Foods, Exercise may Help Lower Inflammation – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Anti-inflammatory foods, some herbs and supplements, moderate exercise and stress reduction therapies like meditation help to regulate the production of the inflammatory compound NF-kB. (more…)
Curcumin Clears Cervical Human Papillomavirus Infection
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Of the 287 participating women with cervical HPV infections, the 72 women treated with BasantTM cream had higher but statistically nonsignificant HPV elimination compared to those treated with placebo.
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Phytosomal Curcumin Improves Glycemic Factors, Liver Function, and Serum Cortisol in Overweight Subjects
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An eight-week supplementation with a phytosomal preparation of curcumin containing phosphatidylserine and piperine improved glycemic factors, hepatic function and serum cortisol levels in participating overweight subjects. (more…)
SLCP Curcumin Superior to Curcumin Treatment in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a 5xFAD mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, treatment with solid lipid curcumin particles demonstrated greater permeability across the blood brain and provided more anti-amyloid, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects than regular curcumin. (more…)
Curcumin Improves Vascular Endothelial Function in Healthy Older Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Longvida® Optimized Curcumin, a patented bioavailable form of curcumin, significantly improved vascular endothelial function by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation and increasing nitric acid bioavailability. (more…)
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