Evidence supporting the use of: Turmeric
For the health condition: Cholesterol (high)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Turmeric, particularly its active compound curcumin, has been studied for its potential effects on cholesterol levels. Several clinical trials and meta-analyses suggest that curcumin may help reduce total cholesterol, LDL ("bad" cholesterol), and triglycerides, while sometimes increasing HDL ("good" cholesterol). The proposed mechanisms include curcumin's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as its ability to influence lipid metabolism and reduce cholesterol absorption in the gut.

However, while some studies have shown statistically significant improvements, the magnitude of the effect is generally modest, and results are not entirely consistent across all research. Differences in study quality, curcumin dosage, bioavailability, and population characteristics contribute to the variability. Some systematic reviews and meta-analyses (e.g., Sahebkar et al., 2014; Panahi et al., 2017) report modest lipid-lowering effects, but emphasize that more high-quality, large-scale human trials are needed to confirm these benefits and establish clinical relevance.

Turmeric has also been used traditionally for various health conditions, including those related to the cardiovascular system, but its specific use for high cholesterol is primarily supported by more recent scientific investigation rather than longstanding traditional practice. In summary, while there is emerging scientific evidence for turmeric’s lipid-lowering effects, it remains moderate and not definitive, supporting a rating of 2 out of 5.

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algal oil
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anthocyanins
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arjun tree
artichoke
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
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bacillus subtilis
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barberry
barley
basil
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berberine
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bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
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black garlic
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sesame
black tea
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cinnamon
citrus pectin
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diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
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gamma oryzanol
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ginseng
glucomannan
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green tea
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lycopene
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magnesium
maitake mushroom
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maqui berry
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niacinamide (vitamin B3)
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palmitoleic acid
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phellodendron amurense
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phytosterols
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plant sterols
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pomegranate
pomelo
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psyllium
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quercetin
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safflower oil
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sitostanol
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spirulina
sterols
stevia
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mulberry
xylooligosaccharides
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Abdominal Pain
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Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Adenitis
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Circulation (poor)
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Diphtheria
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Diverticulitis
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Dyspepsia
Edema
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Paralysis
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