Curcumin for Knee Osteoarthritis

A 2019 study found that an 80mg extract of curcumin twice daily significantly improved symptoms of knee osteoarthritis similar to Ibuprofen 400mg once daily over 90 days in people ages 40-65 years old. Curcumin is a major component of turmeric and gives it a distinct yellow color. Curcumin can cause gastrointestinal or other side effects.

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