CurcuminEvidence & Dosage
Inflammation, bioavailability (piperine), turmeric extracts, and clinical outcomes.
Evidence at a glance
- Total studies
- 1,000
- With abstract
- 49
- Meta / Systematic / RCT
- 144
- Highly cited
- 50
- Publication years
- 1970–2026
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Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin/turmeric supplementation in adults: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Cytokine2023n=66meta198 influential citationsTurmeric and its prominent bioactive compound, curcumin, have been the subject of many investigations with regard to their impact on inflammatory and oxidative balance in the body. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we summarized…
Clinical effects of curcumin in enhancing cancer therapy: A systematic review.
BMC Cancer2020n=126Systematic Review167 influential citationsBackground Curcumin is herbal compound that has been shown to have anti-cancer effects in pre-clinical and clinical studies. The anti-cancer effects of curcumin include inhibiting the carcinogenesis, inhibiting angiogenesis, and inhibiting…
Effects of Resveratrol, Curcumin and Quercetin Supplementation on Bone Metabolism-A Systematic Review.
Nutrients2022n=36Systematic Review129 influential citationsPhenolic compounds are natural phytochemicals that have recently reported numerous health benefits. Resveratrol, curcumin, and quercetin have recently received the most attention among these molecules due to their documented antioxidant…
Efficacy and Safety of Curcumin and Curcuma longa Extract in the Treatment of Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trial.
Front Immunol2022n=239meta119 influential citationsBACKGROUND: Modern pharmacological research found that the chemical components of Curcuma longa L. are mainly curcumin and turmeric volatile oil. Several recent randomized controlled trials (RCT) have shown that curcumin improves symptoms…
Finding: Across the included studies, curcumin and Curcuma longa extract were reported to be safe and to improve inflammation severity and pain levels in patients with arthritis.
Curcumin for depression: a meta-analysis.
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr2020n=531Meta-Analysis99 influential citationsCurcumin is the principal curcuminoid found in turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i>), a spice frequently used in Asian countries. Given its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it has been hypothesized that curcumin might be effective…
Role of curcumin in the treatment of acute kidney injury: research challenges and opportunities.
Phytomedicine2022Systematic Review94 influential citations<h4>Background</h4>Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in clinical inpatients, and it continues a high morbidity and mortality rate despite many clinical treatment measures. AKI is triggered by infections, surgery, heavy…
A systemic review on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of resveratrol, curcumin, and dietary nitric oxide supplementation on human cardiovascular health.
Nutr Res2020Systematic Review92 influential citationsThe potential benefits of supplemental nutrients and dietary interventions against cardiovascular morbidity and mortality have been extensively investigated throughout the years. Numerous supplements claim cardioprotection and reduction of…
The effect of curcumin on cognition in Alzheimer's disease and healthy aging: A systematic review of pre-clinical and clinical studies.
Brain Res2019Systematic Review90 influential citationsAlzheimer's disease constitutes a growing cause of cognitive impairment in aging population. Given that current treatments do not produce the desired therapeutic effects, the need for finding alternative biological and pharmacological…
Modulation of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage, Inflammation, and Oxidative Markers by Curcumin Supplementation in a Physically Active Population: A Systematic Review.
Nutrients2020n=237systematic88 influential citationsPhysical activity, particularly high-intensity eccentric muscle contractions, produces exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). The breakdown of muscle fibers and the consequent inflammatory responses derived from EIMD affect exercise…
Curcumin as a complementary treatment in oncological therapy: a systematic review.
Eur J Clin Pharmacol2025n=258Systematic Review85 influential citations<h4>Purpose</h4>Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is employed by numerous cancer patients to support conventional cancer therapy. This systematic review aims to summarize the existing clinical evidence and to provide an overview…
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