Across 4 studies, 3 reported small beneficial effects of turmeric/curcumin on reducing total cholesterol, while 1 meta-analysis in patients with type 2 diabetes or hyperglycemia found neutral effects. The evidence base is small, and study durations and doses are not consistently reported.
Caveats: Evidence base is small (only 4 studies) — conclusions should be considered preliminary.
No significant effects were observed on total cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood urea nitrogen, or creatinine levels.
from: Antidiabetic and Metabolic Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) in Patients with Type 2 DiaNo significant effects were observed on total cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood urea nitrogen, or creatinine levels.
from: Antidiabetic and Metabolic Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) in Patients with Type 2 DiaNo significant effects were observed on total cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood urea nitrogen, or creatinine levels.
from: Antidiabetic and Metabolic Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) in Patients with Type 2 DiaNo significant effects were observed on total cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood urea nitrogen, or creatinine levels.
from: Antidiabetic and Metabolic Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) in Patients with Type 2 DiaNo significant effects were observed on total cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood urea nitrogen, or creatinine levels.
from: Antidiabetic and Metabolic Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) in Patients with Type 2 Diatotal cholesterol (TC) (WMD: -6.58 mg/mL, 95% CI: -12.60, -0.55, p = 0.032)
total cholesterol
No significant effects were observed on total cholesterol
Curcumin significantly reduced TC, LDL-c, and TG, with mean differences (MDs) of -7.76 mg/dL (95% CI: -11.29, -4.22; I2 = 97%)