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Curcumin Extract for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

101 participants

Symptoms Studied

Knee pain when walking or climbing stairs, morning stiffness, trouble with everyday activities.

Research Hypothesis

Curcumin from turmeric fights inflammation and may reduce joint pain naturally.

Intervention Tested

Curcumin (Curcugen extract)

500mg standardized curcumin extract (Curcugen) twice daily, taken with meals

Duration: 8 weeks

Study Results

Before Treatment

Moderate knee pain and stiffness limiting daily activities and exercise.

After Treatment

Less knee pain, easier movement, better scores on walking and stair tests.

47%
User-Reported Improvement
Based on 1 person who tried this

Timeline to Improvement

Improvements observed by week 4, with continued improvement through week 8

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated. Fewer stomach issues than anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen.

Source

Conclusion

Curcumin reduced knee pain and improved movement, with fewer side effects than common pain relievers.

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