Turmeric has been studied as a spice with anti-inflammatory properties. Now, a pooled analysis of 21 randomized controlled trials involving 1,705 patients found that its active compound, curcumin, lowered two markers of inflammation.
According to a report published by NaturalHealth365, the analysis appeared in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies in July 2025. The trials enrolled patients with knee osteoarthritis and compared curcumin users against patients receiving placebo or standard treatment. The report said doctors routinely track six inflammation signals in bloodwork, and two moved significantly: C-reactive protein (CRP) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha).
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