Efficacy of Turmeric Extracts and Curcumin for Alleviating the Symptoms of Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Daily JW, Yang M, Park S
Published in Journal of Medicinal Food
Methodology
Systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 randomized clinical trials (typically ~1000 mg/day curcumin) on pain and function in arthritis, mainly knee osteoarthritis.
Key Findings
Turmeric extracts around 1000 mg/day of curcumin significantly reduced pain (WOMAC and VAS) versus placebo, with effects comparable to NSAIDs in the included head-to-head trials.
Conclusions
Curcumin is efficacious for arthritis pain, though larger, longer trials are needed.
Limitations
Small number of trials with modest sample sizes, short durations, and varied extract formulations; several industry-supported.
Supplements Studied
Outcomes Measured
Turmeric extracts significantly reduced joint pain and improved function versus placebo.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Academic (Korean national research funding)
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