Research synthesisHigh evidenceSmall effect5 studies · 4 beneficial · 1 neutral · 0 harmful
Across 5 studies, 4 reported beneficial small-to-moderate effects of turmeric/curcumin on reducing triglyceride levels, with 4 statistically significant findings. The predominant effect size was small, with effects typically observed at a median duration of 90 days. The most studied population was adults with metabolic or clinical conditions (e.g., type 2 diabetes, hemodialysis).
- Studied populations: adults with metabolic-related conditions (type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome) and hemodialysis patients
Caveats: Available evidence is overwhelmingly positive — clinical literature in this area is subject to publication bias (null-result studies are less likely to be published or indexed). The one neutral study was a small RCT (n=11) in hemodialysis patients that approached but did not reach significance (p=0.06), suggesting the effect may be less robust in certain clinical populations. Doses and forms were inconsistently reported across studies, limiting dose-specific conclusions.
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