Turmeric supplementation complementary treatment managing disturbed glycemia
Iran: A grade-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have shed light on the effects of curcumin/turmeric supplementation on glycemic indices in adults.
The results published in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews indicate that turmeric/curcumin supplementation can be considered a complementary method for managing disturbed glycemia.
Turmeric is an herb used as a colouring agent in Iranian cuisine. Also, it has been used as a traditional remedy for several ailments; such as arthritis and injuries. Curcumin is believed to be the most potent bioactive compound of turmeric. Several studies have revealed that curcumin extracted from the herb is effective in reducing the symptoms of a variety of medical conditions.
Glycemic control is of critical importance both as a preventive measure in people at risk of diabetes and patients' management with disturbed glycemia. In this field, curcumin/turmeric has been extensively studied. In the systematic review and meta-analysis, Moein Askarpour, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, and colleagues aimed to investigate the impact of turmeric/curcumin supplementation on glycemic control.
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