Across 4 studies (all meta-analyses or systematic reviews), 3 reported beneficial small effects on total cholesterol reduction, with 1 neutral finding. The evidence primarily comes from adult populations, including clinical groups such as those with type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, or metabolic-related diseases. Doses and forms were not consistently reported, and study durations were not specified.
Caveats: Evidence base is limited to 4 studies, all meta-analyses or systematic reviews. Effect sizes are small and clinical significance may be limited. One meta-analysis in patients with type 2 diabetes/hyperglycemia found no significant effect, suggesting potential population-specific variability. Doses and forms were not consistently reported, and high heterogeneity was observed in one meta-analysis (I²=97%).
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%)