Curcumin
The active ingredient in turmeric, which has been studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, particularly in relation to joint comfort.
Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Supports joint comfort
- Antioxidant effect
Precautions
Very low absorption on its own: combine it with piperine or choose an optimised form. Exercise caution in the event of gallstones, when taking anticoagulant medication, or prior to surgery.
Recommended dosage
500 to 1,000 mg of curcumin per day, preferably with piperine (black pepper) or a form that enhances absorption
Did you know?
For patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), curcumin has not been shown to be more effective than weight loss alone in improving most cardiovascular risk factors.
What the studies say
This study examined the effects of curcumin supplementation on cell culture models and diabetic rats. Curcumin reduced markers of vascular inflammation and oxidative stress in cultured monocytes treated with high levels of glucose. In diabetic rats, daily curcumin supplementation significantly reduced blood levels of inflammation, blood glucose and oxidative stress. These results suggest that curcumin may reduce blood glucose levels and the risk of vascular inflammation in diabetes.
Jain SK, Rains J, Croad J, Larson B, Jones K. — Antioxidants & redox signaling (2009) — View the source study
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