BMJ Evid Based Med November 2023 PMID 37696679

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial.

Pradermchai Kongkam, Wichittra Khongkha, Chawin Lopimpisuth, Chitsanucha Chumsri, Prach Kosarussawadee, Phanupong Phutrakool, Sittichai Khamsai, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Thanyachai Sura, Pochamana Phisalprapa, Thanwa Buamahakul, Sarawut Siwamogsatham, Jaenjira Angsusing, Pratchayanan Poonniam, Kulthanit Wanaratna

Mentions

247
Peak: 16 in Sep 2023
across 5 sources since Sep 2023

Extended reach

723,451
potential audience

Total likes

112

Video views

216

Mentions per month

Sep 2023 – Dec 2024

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Many discussions highlight the promising nature of the study, such as references to turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties and its comparable efficacy to omeprazole, emphasizing words like 'power of food as medicine' and 'equal efficacy.' The tone is optimistic, suggesting users view the research as potentially impactful for natural health strategies and mindful of side effects associated with traditional treatments.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the study’s findings that curcumin could be as effective as omeprazole for dyspepsia, with some posts explicitly stating the equivalence or potential of natural remedies, such as 'Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion

InterestHigh interest

The high interest level reflects curiosity about natural health options and interest in clinical evidence, evidenced by posts praising turmeric's therapeutic potential and mentioning safety and effectiveness.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some discussions touch on specific trial details like dosage and safety, most posts seem to share impressions or personal references, indicating moderate engagement rather than deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The overall tone suggests users see potential significance in these findings for health practices, especially as alternatives to conventional medications, but the discussions remain somewhat preliminary, indicating perceived but not transformative impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared the effectiveness of curcumin, omeprazole, and their combination in treating functional dyspepsia, finding that all three groups showed improvement in symptoms without significant differences among them.
  • Participants' symptoms were assessed using the Severity of Dyspepsia Assessment (SODA) scores at day 28 and day 56, with improvements noted across all groups in pain, non-pain, and satisfaction categories.
  • No serious adverse events were reported, indicating that both curcumin and omeprazole are similarly effective and safe options for managing functional dyspepsia.]

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Mark Hyman, M.D.
@drmarkhyman · X

I’m already a huge fan of using turmeric in the kitchen for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and this is just another great example of the power of food as medicine. DOI: 10.1136/bmjebm-2022-112231

Jan 4, 2024 · 59 likes · 4 shares · 340,526 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial

Sep 12, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 41,709 followers View post →
Ahmed Nadeem
@AhmedNadeemMD · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial https://t.co/47HyIcfC9R

Sep 17, 2023 · 9 likes · 1,900 followers View post →
いっちー@バーチャル精神科医
@ichiipsy · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial https://t.co/uZmtzdtgpm

Sep 17, 2023 · 5 likes · 79,004 followers View post →
Neurophilia
@bobvarkey · X

Key highlights of double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial (BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine Epub ahead of print:doi:10.1136/ bmjebm-2022-112231. At a dosage of 500 mg, 4 times a day showed equal efficacy with Omeprazole & oral curcumin was found to be safe & well tolerated https://t.co/Po4JhIwHQQ

Sep 14, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 33,411 followers View post →
BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine
@BMJ_EBM · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial #OriginalResearch by @doctorkrit and colleagues Link: https://t.co/cTre81xmhO https://t.co/DOxaoSgQb7

Oct 14, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 12,367 followers View post →

All mentions

Engelbert Valstar
@euler55 · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial https://t.co/YgUUXw6qWY Curcuma is zinvol bij dysfunctionele dyspepsie!

Dec 13, 2024 · 86 followers View post →
Crystal
@crystalbeam · X

RT @drmarkhyman: I’m already a huge fan of using turmeric in the kitchen for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and this is…

Jan 5, 2024 · 4 shares · 368 followers View post →
Sara Brooks #Socialist #AbolishTheMonarchy
@Sara520S · X

RT @drmarkhyman: I’m already a huge fan of using turmeric in the kitchen for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and this is…

Jan 4, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,663 followers View post →
Joël Bomane
@JoelBomane · X

RT @drmarkhyman: I’m already a huge fan of using turmeric in the kitchen for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and this is…

Jan 4, 2024 · 4 shares · 2,288 followers View post →
Mübeccel Demirkol
@MubeccelDemirko · X

RT @drmarkhyman: I’m already a huge fan of using turmeric in the kitchen for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and this is…

Jan 4, 2024 · 4 shares · 94 followers View post →
Mark Hyman, M.D.
@drmarkhyman · X

I’m already a huge fan of using turmeric in the kitchen for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and this is just another great example of the power of food as medicine. DOI: 10.1136/bmjebm-2022-112231

Jan 4, 2024 · 59 likes · 4 shares · 340,526 followers View post →
Nicolás Meza
@nicolasmezac · X

RT @BMJ_EBM: Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial #OriginalResearch b…

Nov 1, 2023 · 1 share · 646 followers View post →
BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine
@BMJ_EBM · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial #OriginalResearch by @doctorkrit and colleagues Link: https://t.co/cTre81xmhO https://t.co/TOMlMz0YcQ

Nov 1, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 12,367 followers View post →
BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine
@BMJ_EBM · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial #OriginalResearch by @doctorkrit and colleagues Link: https://t.co/cTre81xmhO https://t.co/zJ4RQfluto

Oct 28, 2023 · 3 likes · 12,367 followers View post →
Petr Talantov
@PetrTalantov · X

RT @BMJ_EBM: Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial #OriginalResearch b…

Oct 27, 2023 · 1 share · 21 followers View post →
BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine
@BMJ_EBM · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial #OriginalResearch by @doctorkrit and colleagues Link: https://t.co/cTre81xmhO https://t.co/OKij2yG2TB

Oct 21, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 12,367 followers View post →
Nitin Gandhi, M Pharm
@NitinGa35829582 · X

RT @BMJ_EBM: Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial #OriginalResearch b…

Oct 15, 2023 · 2 shares · 359 followers View post →
Fco. Rojas
@RadBark · X

RT @BMJ_EBM: Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial #OriginalResearch b…

Oct 14, 2023 · 2 shares · 569 followers View post →
BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine
@BMJ_EBM · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial #OriginalResearch by @doctorkrit and colleagues Link: https://t.co/cTre81xmhO https://t.co/DOxaoSgQb7

Oct 14, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 12,367 followers View post →
Mahalakshmi M.Ravi
@MahalakshmiMRa2 · X

RT @bobvarkey: Key highlights of double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial (BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine Epub ahead of print:doi:10.11…

Oct 4, 2023 · 1 share · 4 followers View post →
Ralph Turchiano
@RalphTurchiano · X

Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drug 1154 Sep 2023 https://t.co/3yxAbgR2GT via @YouTube

Sep 24, 2023 · 128 followers View post →
Gerard Hough
@GerardHough · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial https://t.co/oG6Tg3fNuT

Sep 20, 2023 · 1,746 followers View post →
鶴屋蛙芽@Webライター
@turuyakame · X

Sep 18, 2023 · 18 followers View post →
Ahmed Nadeem
@AhmedNadeemMD · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial https://t.co/47HyIcfC9R

Sep 17, 2023 · 9 likes · 1,900 followers View post →
いっちー@バーチャル精神科医
@ichiipsy · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial https://t.co/uZmtzdtgpm

Sep 17, 2023 · 5 likes · 79,004 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @agingdoc1: Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial

Sep 14, 2023 · 3 shares · 133 followers View post →
Neurophilia
@bobvarkey · X

Key highlights of double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial (BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine Epub ahead of print:doi:10.1136/ bmjebm-2022-112231. At a dosage of 500 mg, 4 times a day showed equal efficacy with Omeprazole & oral curcumin was found to be safe & well tolerated https://t.co/Po4JhIwHQQ

Sep 14, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 33,411 followers View post →
Zib Atkins
@AyusWellness · X

Curcumin (from turmeric) may be just as effective as omeprazole in treating dyspepsia (an upset stomach). Just another reason to opt for a natural approach to health optimisation as omeprazole is known to have a variety of negative side effects... https://t.co/c1fbNB4R82

Sep 14, 2023 · 1 like · 4,517 followers View post →
Michael Buratovich
@MichaelBuratovi · X

RT @NeilFlochMD: Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial | BMJ Evidence-B…

Sep 13, 2023 · 1 share · 1,172 followers View post →
System
@liyongcsco12 · X

RT @agingdoc1: Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial

Sep 13, 2023 · 3 shares · 64 followers View post →
Neil Floch MD
@NeilFlochMD · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial | BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine https://t.co/qoWTO5tUWS

Sep 13, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 130,103 followers View post →
Dr. Shashank Joshi
@AskDrShashank · X

RT @agingdoc1: Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial

Sep 13, 2023 · 3 shares · 32,512 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial

Sep 12, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 41,709 followers View post →
York Medical Society
@york_med_soc · X

A small sample (n=206) but suggestion from an RCT that curcumin from turmeric is as good as omeprazole for dyspepsia. Worthy of more work in a bigger trial. https://t.co/kVGwqXLEp8

Sep 12, 2023 · 635 followers View post →