People mainly take Turmeric Extract for focus, mood, pain & inflammation. Based on 4 first-hand reports and 23 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #808 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 67% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Curcumin and Curcuma longa Extract may improve symptoms and inflammation levels in people with arthritis. However, due to the low quality and small quantity of RCTs, the conclusions need to be interpreted carefully.
PubMed 35935936 ↗Conclusion: However, the total number of RCTs included in the analysis, the total sample size, and the methodological quality of the primary studies were not sufficient to draw definitive conclusions. Thus, more rigorous and larger studies are needed to confirm the therapeutic efficacy of turmeric for arthritis.
PubMed 27533649 ↗Conclusion: Curcuma longa extract and curcumin may be a safer and effective supplement for OA patients. It is recommended to use Curcuma longa extract and curcumin supplement for OA patients for more than 12 weeks.
PubMed 34017975 ↗Conclusion: Turmeric extract and curcumin supplements can be effective adjuvants for the management of musculoskeletal health, with a low incidence of AEs. The water-dispersible turmeric extract, WDTE60N, at a dose of 250 mg per day, was found to be more effective than other curcumin products. However, the studies included in the analysis were conducted using diverse doses and treatment durations. Further evaluation using comparisons in future clinical trials can establish the appropriate effective dose of curcumin supplements for the overall maintenance of musculoskeletal health.
PubMed 37574203 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“turmeric extract works really well for inflammation. Get the kind that is standardized with at least 90% Circumin”
“Turmeric extract.. it's one of THE BEST antidepressants I've tried, fairly cheap, & helps my cognition also.”
“the anti-inflammatory effect on the body is very calming for the mind as well, together they are wonderful”
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