Curcumin for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

A 2021 study found that curcumin was significantly more effective than placebo at improving non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) over 2 months. Multiple other studies have had similar findings. 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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