By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Perennial allergic rhinitis Curcumin 500 mg day vs placebo alleviated nasal sx congestion by darr nasal airflow resistance in RCT N 241 13
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Inflammation. No strong clinical studies support claims that curcuminoids ↓inflammation11
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Infxn. Purported use as anti-infective,9 but clinical studies limited. 1 study found no evidence of ↓viral load or ↑CD4 count in HIV pts (N=40)10
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 COVID-19 tx trial. Oral spray (ArtemiC) w/ artemisinin 6 mg, curcumin 20 mg, boswellia 15 mg, vitamin C 60 mg per day divided bid x2 days, placebo-controlled RCT in Israel8
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Theorized to enhance ACE2 cell receptor “resilience” and reduce COVID-19-related “ACE2 exhaustion,” thereby reducing COVID infxn7
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Some influencers allude to immune-boosting potential,5 others warn turmeric supplements may disrupt immune system6
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Has been suggested for COVID 19 tx prevention based on anti inflammatory antiviral effects of turmeric s curcumin constituent3 4