Phytother Res November 2014 PMID 24853120

Curcuminoid treatment for knee osteoarthritis: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.

Yunes Panahi, Ali-Reza Rahimnia, Mojtaba Sharafi, Gholamhossein Alishiri, Amin Saburi, Amirhossein Sahebkar

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Peak: 1 in Oct 2020
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What people are saying

Participants acknowledge the ongoing interest in curcuminoids' anti-inflammatory properties, referencing prior issues with bioavailability, such as notes about their low absorption at high doses, which suggest a moderate level of engagement and recognition of the challenges faced in translating research into practical treatments.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the potential of curcuminoids, with some showing cautious optimism about their effectiveness, reflecting moderate agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Comments display a mild curiosity about bioavailability and previous research, but lack enthusiastic engagement.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts mention technical details like bioavailability and anti-inflammatory mechanisms but do not deeply explore implications or applications.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions indicate some awareness of the research's significance, yet they mostly stay at an informational level without pushing for major change or adoption.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated the use of curcuminoids, natural anti-inflammatory compounds, as a potential treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA) and found that they significantly improved pain, physical function, and overall symptoms compared to a placebo, with minimal side effects.
  • The clinical trial involved patients with mild to moderate knee OA who took 1500 mg of curcuminoids daily for six weeks, and the results showed notable reductions in WOMAC, VAS, and LPFI scores, indicating symptom relief.
  • The study suggests that curcuminoids could be a safe and effective alternative to traditional medications like NSAIDs for knee OA, especially considering their anti-inflammatory properties and fewer adverse effects.]

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Max Cohen
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Previous research in this area looked mostly at curcuminoids, EtOH-soluble molecules in turmeric which are known to be anti-inflammatory via inhibition of NK-kB (https://t.co/aEXIoFrGa1). Problem: they’re not very bioavailable even at high doses (https://t.co/tSJb4wbsPs) 2/x

Oct 5, 2020 · 1 like · 154 followers View post →

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Max Cohen
@MaxwellCohenND · X

Previous research in this area looked mostly at curcuminoids, EtOH-soluble molecules in turmeric which are known to be anti-inflammatory via inhibition of NK-kB (https://t.co/aEXIoFrGa1). Problem: they’re not very bioavailable even at high doses (https://t.co/tSJb4wbsPs) 2/x

Oct 5, 2020 · 1 like · 154 followers View post →