Turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract

Also known as: curcumin, curcuminoids, curcuma longa

Spice containing curcumin, a polyphenol with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Bioavailability is low without piperine (black pepper extract).

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Health Claims & Evidence

strongAnti-inflammatory

Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties in clinical studies, though bioavailability is low without enhanced formulations (piperine, liposomal, etc.).

78 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Efficacy and Safety of Curcumin and Curcuma longa Extract in the Treatment of Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trial.Front Immunol (2022) · PMID 35935936 Curcumin, an active component of turmeric (Curcuma longa), and its effects on health.Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr (2017) · PMID 26528921 Curcumin and Curcuma longa Extract in the Treatment of 10 Types of Autoimmune Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 31 Randomized Controlled Trials.Front Immunol (2022) · PMID 35979355

moderateSupports joint health

Curcumin may reduce joint pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis. Effects depend on bioavailability — enhanced forms (BCM-95, Meriva, piperine) show better results than standard curcumin.

5 studies on PubMed