Curcumin supplementation and oxidative stress: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Sahebkar A, Serban MC, Ursoniu S, Banach M
Published in Journal of Functional Foods
Methodology
Meta-analysis of randomized trials of curcuminoids measuring plasma superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and lipid peroxides.
Key Findings
Curcumin increased antioxidant enzyme activity and reduced circulating lipid peroxides versus placebo.
Conclusions
Curcuminoids upregulate endogenous antioxidant defences.
Limitations
Bioavailability varies widely across formulations.
Supplements Studied
Curcumin increased antioxidant enzyme activity and reduced circulating lipid peroxides
Outcomes Measured
Curcumin increased antioxidant enzyme activity and reduced circulating lipid peroxides versus placebo
Study Details
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