Turmeric
surging turmeric — attention well ahead of the human evidence
⚠ Safety in context
- moderatewith Warfarin: High-dose curcumin may have mild antiplatelet effects; caution with warfarin.
Evidence by outcome
joint healthgrade Bmoderate certainty— modest pain relief in knee osteoarthritis, comparable to NSAIDs in small trials
inflammationgrade Clow certainty— small anti-inflammatory signal; bioavailability is a major limitation
joint healthgrade Clow certainty— modest, short-term pain relief in osteoarthritis in small studies
moodgrade Clow certainty— curcumin may reduce depressive symptoms as an adjunct; bioavailability-limited
People say · Evidence shows
“Turmeric cures inflammation”
aheadlargemarketing claim
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