Evidence that Turmeric Compounds Could Help Relieve Arthritis
Although multiple animal studies indicate that turmeric and its curcumin compounds are likely to help prevent osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and possibly even arthritis related to psoriasis, researchers suggest it may not be beneficial in treating the condition. However, clinical studies in human patients with both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are more promising. Results indicate that turmeric's curcumin compounds in forms that increase its bioavailability do reduce the symptoms of arthritis. (v.190-192)
These include:
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CURCUMIN (Nalgesic® Active Ingredient Cumerone 1200®) |
OSTEOARTHRITIS Double blinded, randomized, placebo controlled clinical trial. |
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| TURMERIC FORM OR COMPOUND | TYPE OF STUDY |
CURCUMIN (Enhanced bioavailability formula BCM-95®) |
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS Single blinded, randomized clinical trial comparing curcumin to diclofenac sodium. |
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45 patients with mild to moderate RA were randomly assigned to one of three different treatments for 8 weeks: (v.187, 195)
Results were assessed by the patients and physicians using measurements standardized by the American College of Rheumatology. These include the number of painful and/or swollen joints and ability to perform functions such as dressing, walking, and other daily activities. (v.187) The study demonstrated that those treated with curcumin by itself showed significantly greater improvement of symptoms than either the other two treatment groups. In addition, the curcumin-treated groups had none of the adverse health issues that were potential negative side effects reported by the drug-only group. (v.187) |
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| TURMERIC FORM OR COMPOUND | TYPE OF STUDY |
CURCUMIN (1000 mg/day) |
OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE 3-month randomized clinical trial comparing curcumin’s additive effects to diclofenac treatment. |
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88 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee were randomly divided into two groups of 44 patients each and administered one of two treatment regimens: (v.196)
Although there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups at the end of the study, the group given curcumin reported less pain. The curcumin also tended to improve the patients’ ability to perform daily functions. (v.196) |
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CURCUMIN COMPOUNDS (250 mg of curcuminoids in a multiherbal sustained release tablet (NILIN™ SR) containing 272 mg of frankincense and 100 mg of ginger extracts) |
OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE Open, industry-funded clinical trial involving 32 adult patients. |
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