Evidence supporting the use of: Turmeric
For the health condition: Inflammatory Bowel Disorders

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Turmeric (Curcuma longa), and more specifically its active compound curcumin, has been investigated for its potential role in supporting or treating Inflammatory Bowel Disorders (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The rationale for its use is primarily based on curcumin’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which have been demonstrated in preclinical studies and some clinical trials. Curcumin inhibits the activity of various pro-inflammatory cytokines and transcription factors, such as NF-κB, which are implicated in the pathogenesis of IBD.

Several small-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses have explored curcumin’s efficacy in IBD. For example, a 2015 meta-analysis published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology concluded that curcumin, as an adjunct to conventional therapy (such as mesalamine), can improve clinical remission and response rates in patients with ulcerative colitis. However, the studies often had limitations, including small sample sizes, short durations, and variability in curcumin formulations and dosing. There is less evidence for Crohn’s disease than for ulcerative colitis.

Overall, while the traditional use of turmeric in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine for digestive health is well documented, the growing body of scientific evidence, particularly for ulcerative colitis, supports its use as an adjunct therapy. Nevertheless, more large, well-designed clinical trials are needed to establish standardized dosing and long-term safety.

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Other ingredients used for Inflammatory Bowel Disorders

2'-Fucosyllactose
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
Acemannan
Akkermansia muciniphila
Algae
algal oil
Aloe vera
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
andrographolide
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
apigenin
apocynin
arabinoxylan
arctiin
astragalin
avocado
Bacillus
bacillus clausii
Bacillus licheniformis
bacillus subtilis
bacteria
barberry
barley
Basidiomycota
bentonite
beta caryophyllene
Bifidobacteria
Bifidobacterium
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium breve
Bifidobacterium infantis
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium longum
bioflavonoids
Boswellia
Boswellic Acid
Brassica
butternut
butyrate triglyceride
butyric acid
cannabidiol
casticin
cat's claw
celandine
chamomile
chirata
cichoric acid
citrus pectin
Coptis chinensis
cruciferous
curcumin
dandelion
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
eicosapentaenoic acid
ellagitannin
Enterococcus
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fiber
fish oil
flavans
flaxseed
Frangula
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
fucoidan
galactooligosaccharides
Glucosinolates
Glutathione
Glycomacropeptides
Glycosphingolipids
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Humic acid
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
Kaempferol
L-glutamine
L. lactis
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus crispatus
Lactobacillus delbrueckii
Lactobacillus fermentum
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus johnsonii
Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens
Lactobacillus kefiri
Lactobacillus lactis
Lactobacillus paracasei
Lactobacillus pentosus
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus sakei
Lactobacillus salivarius
Lactococcus casei
Lactococcus lactis
Lactococcus rhamnosus
Legume protein
licorice root
luteolin
Marshmallow
Myrosinase
Myrrh
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
N-acetyl-glucosamine
Neoandrographolides
nicotinamide riboside
Oligosaccharides
omega-3 fatty acids
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Pediococcus acidilactici
Pediococcus pentosaceus
Peppermint
phlorotannins
Piperine
polysaccharides
polyunsaturated fat
proanthocyanidins
probiotics
procyanidin
Propionibacterium freudenreichii
psyllium
punarnava
punicalagins
reishi mushroom
rosmarinic acid
Rubia cordifolia
Saccharomyces boulardii
shiitake mushroom
Slippery Elm
slippery elm bark
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
streptococcus thermophilus
Sulfated polysaccharide
Sulforaphane
Swertia
Taraxasterol
Trametes
tributyrin
Tumerone
turmeric
Urolithin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
Xylanase
xylooligosaccharides
Zinc

Other health conditions supported by turmeric

Abdominal Pain
Abrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Adenitis
Afterbirth Pain
Age Spots
Aging (prevention)
Allergies (food)
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Blood in Stool
Body Odor
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Bursitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Carbuncles
Cartilage Damage
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chest Pain
Chicken Pox
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Circulation (to the brain)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
Colon (spastic)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Convulsions
Corns
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cradle Cap
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Cystic Breast Disease
Cysts
Dandruff
Debility
Dementia
Denture Sores
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Diphtheria
Dislocation
Diverticulitis
Duodenal Ulcers
Dyspepsia
Edema
Endometriosis
Enteritis
Epstein Barr Virus
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Eyesight (poor)
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatigue
Fatty Liver Disease
Fever
Fibroids (uterine)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibrosis
Free Radical Damage
Fungal Infections
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
Gangrene
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Giardia
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Glaucoma
Goiter
Gonorrhea
Gout
Halitosis
Hangover
Hashimoto's Disease
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hernias
Herpes
Impetigo
Indigestion
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
Injuries
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Itching (rectal)
Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knees (weak)
Laryngitis
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Leucorrhea
Leukemia
Lice
Ligaments (torn or injured)
Liver Detoxification
Lupus
Lyme Disease
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Lymphoma
Macular Degeneration
Malaria
Mastitis
Measles
Melanoma
Memory and Brain Function
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
Mood Swings
Multiple Sclerosis
Mumps
Muscular Dystrophy
Nephritis
Nerve Damage
Neuralgia and Neuritis
Oral Surgery
Ovarian Pain
Overacidity
Pain (general remedies for)
Paralysis
Parasites (general)
Pets (supplements for)
Phlebitis
Pleurisy
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pneumonia
Polyps
Psoriasis
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scabies
Scars / Scar Tissue
Sciatica
Scratches and Abrasions
Senility
Skin (infections)
Slivers
Snake Bite
Sprains
Staph Infections
Stiff Neck
Stye
Tendonitis

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Vitabase Super Fat Burner
Metagenics Testralin®
Integrative Therapeutics Theracumin HP
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Pure Encapsulations Thyroid Support Complex
Vitabase Turmeric Extract
Douglas Laboratories Turmeric Max-V
Douglas Laboratories Ultra Protein Green
Pure Encapsulations Ultra Pure Pack
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