Research synthesisHigh evidenceSmall effect6 studies · 5 beneficial · 1 neutral · 0 harmful
Across 6 studies, 5 reported beneficial effects of turmeric (primarily curcumin with piperine for absorption) on reducing triglyceride levels, with predominantly small effect sizes. The single neutral study was a small trial in hemodialysis patients that did not reach statistical significance. Effects were typically observed over a median duration of 90 days, and the most consistent evidence comes from meta-analyses in clinical populations (e.g., adults with metabolic disorders, type 2 diabetes, or hyperglycemia).
- Studied populations: adults with metabolic disorders (e.g., type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, noncommunicable diseases), 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 only neutral study was a small trial (n=11) in hemodialysis patients, which may not reflect effects in broader populations. Doses and forms varied widely across studies, and many did not report specific dosing, limiting dose-response conclusions.
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