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Adjunctive anti-inflammatory effect in canine OA

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Ingredient: Turmeric / Curcumin · botanical

Plain-language summary

Bioavailability is the main limit; results are mixed and formulation-dependent.

About the ingredient

What it is

Yellow root traditionally used for inflammation.

Why it's used

Marketed for joint and general wellness.

Also known as: Turmeric, Curcuma longa

Cited studies (1)

Canine studies
  • Bioavailable curcumin formulation in canine OA
    Canadian Journal of Animal Science · 2016
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    Study summary
    Moderate quality
    Design score 6/11
    Design
    RCT
    Species
    dog
    Sample size
    Not reported
    Duration
    Not reported
    Controls / blinding
    Controlled comparison group (per recorded study design)
    Funding
    Not reported
    Strengths
    • Randomized trial design
    • Conducted in dogs
    Limitations
    • Sample size not recorded
    • Study duration not recorded

    Outcome: Modest improvement in mobility scores

Products in our catalog with Turmeric / Curcumin (0)

No published products in Supplement Wise list this ingredient yet.

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