
An Anti-Arthritis Super Supplement! [30 Studies Later!]
Physionic
Feb 19, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Utilize curcumin as effective alternative to NSAID pain relief
In a direct comparison from one low-risk-of-bias study, curcumin was shown to be as effective as conventional NSAID pain relief medication for arthritis symptoms.
Utilize curcumin for modest improvement in arthritis symptoms
Curcumin provides a roughly 10% improvement in functional arthritis symptoms like pain and swelling, an effect described as widespread but not 'earth-shattering'.
Reduce rheumatoid factor by 50 points with curcumin
Curcumin can reduce the rheumatoid factor marker by around 50 points, an effect significant enough to potentially shift a person from a severe to a moderate arthritis category.
Prioritize curcumin for inflammation markers over symptom relief
Curcumin appears to have a more significant impact on inflammation markers than on the direct clinical symptoms of pain and stiffness, which only improve mildly.
Utilize curcumin to inhibit inflammatory gene production
Curcumin reduces inflammation by binding to a protein complex called IKK (inhibitor of Kappa beta kinase complex), which stops genes from producing inflammatory molecules.
Calm overactive joint cells with curcumin
Beyond its general anti-inflammatory effects, curcumin can quiet overactive synovial cells in the joints, which produce fluid and can contribute to inflammation and pain.
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