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Ingredient

Curcumin (Turmeric Extract)

Promising

The polyphenol fraction of turmeric, often supplemented for joint comfort and antioxidant support.

How it works

Modulates NF-kappa-B and other inflammatory signalling pathways in vitro; oral bioavailability is low and depends on formulation.

Evidence

A meta-analysis of arthritis RCTs supports turmeric extract delivering about 1000 mg/day of curcumin for joint-comfort outcomes.

Studies

Daily et al., J Med Food, 2016
Meta-analysis of 8 RCTs concluded that turmeric extract at about 1000 mg/day of curcumin reduced WOMAC and pain VAS scores in arthritis versus placebo.
PubMed 27533649 ↗

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