Question:
Does turmeric/curcumin supplementations reduce pain from joint pains and rheumatoid and osteoarthritis better than placebo?
Answer:
Yes
MedHead Confidence Score: 4
Amount Saved: $120 doctor visit
MedHead Message:
The data on joint pain is a little better than dyspepsia, but still not robust. Turmeric should be standardized to 500mg-1000mg twice daily. Your best bet is Doctor’s Best High Absorption Curcumin for best quality and cost per capsule.
References:
Chandran B, Goel A. A randomized, pilot study to assess the efficacy and safety of curcumin in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis. Phytother Res 2012;26:1719-2 J Med Food. 2016 Aug 1; 19(8): 717–729 Nieman DC, Shanely RA, Luo B, Dew D, Meaney MP, Sha W. A commercialized dietary supplement alleviates joint pain in community adults: a double-blind, placebo-controlled community trial. Nutr J 2013;12(1):154 Kuptniratsaikul V, Thanakhumtorn S, Chinswangwatanakul P, et al. Efficacy and safety of Curcuma domestica extract in patients with knee osteoarthritis. J Altern Complement Med 2009;15:891-7
