5 health benefits of curcumin
Arthritis and joint pain
Curcumin is most renowned for helping the body deal with systemic, low-grade inflammation, which is a hallmark of joint pain. This was validated in a study of 367 people with knee osteoarthritis and a WOMAC pain score higher than 5 (out of 20). Participants received either 1,200 mg per day of ibuprofen or 1,500 mg per day of curcumin extract for four weeks. Researchers measured pain, stiffness, function and adverse effects. The two groups both said they were satisfied with their treatment, but those taking curcumin were a little less stiff, and the ibuprofen group had significantly more abdominal pain.