A new review of a meta-analysis published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition of studies performed with Curcumin (Turmeric) shows weight management may be a new benefit associated with Curcumin supplementation.
This new systematic umbrella review and updated meta-analysis of RCTs (randomized controlled trials) evaluated the effects of 3 types of Curcumin formulations. 14 SRMAs (systematic reviews and meta-analysis) of 39 RCTs were eligible for the umbrella review. Additionally 82 individual RCT occurred after April of 2021. This resulted in 50 individual RCTs being selected. 3 types of Curcumin formulations were studies and included whole compounds, with dosages ranging from 2000 – 3000 mg/daily, Curcumin Extracts, with dosages ranging from 500 to 190 mg/daily, and bioavailability enhanced formulas, ranging from 500 to 1000 mg/daily.
Researchers found Curcumin supplementation was associated with a significant reduction in body mass index (BMI), body weight (BW) and waist circumference (WC). The exact reasons for the beneficial effects of Curcumin on weight loss and other measurements of human body proportions was not completely understood, but researchers believe that are related to reductions in inflammation, fatty acid oxidation, and increased metabolic activity in white and brown fat. The greatest benefit of Curcumin supplementation was seen in adults with Type 2 Diabetes or who were considered obese.
Further studies are called for.
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