Does turmeric alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms in adults?

Authors

Natalie Bieber D.O., Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Susan E. Hansen MA, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Beth Careyva M.D., Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

7-2018

Abstract

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER Turmeric (curcumin) improves knee osteoarthritis pain slightly more than placebo, an effect similar to ibuprofen, diclofenac, and glucosamine (SOR: A, meta-analysis of RCTs). Turmeric in combination with Boswellia may be as effective as celecoxib for improving knee osteoarthritis pain, tenderness, walking distance, crepitus, swelling, and range of motion (SOR: C, small RCT).

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Published In/Presented At

Bieber, N. Hansen, S. E., Careyva, B. (2018, July). Does turmeric alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms in adults?. Evidence-Based Practice, 21(7), E6-E7. doi: 10.1097/01.EBP.0000545202.27817.ce.

Disciplines

Family Medicine

Department(s)

Department of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine Faculty

Document Type

Article