Evidence supporting the use of: Turmeric
For the health condition: Fatty Liver Disease

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Turmeric, and specifically its active component curcumin, has been the subject of scientific investigation regarding its effects on Fatty Liver Disease, particularly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Several preclinical studies in animal models have demonstrated that curcumin can reduce liver fat accumulation, inflammation, and oxidative stress—key features of NAFLD. Curcumin is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which are considered beneficial in slowing the progression of liver damage associated with fatty liver disease.

A number of small human clinical trials have also been conducted. For instance, randomized controlled trials published in recent years (including those in Phytotherapy Research and the Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology) have reported that curcumin supplementation can decrease liver enzymes (ALT, AST), reduce liver fat content, and improve metabolic parameters in patients with NAFLD when compared to placebo. However, these studies are limited by small sample sizes, relatively short durations, and variations in curcumin formulation and dosage.

While traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda have used turmeric for general liver health, the specific application to fatty liver is more recent and is primarily driven by modern scientific exploration rather than long-standing historical use. Overall, evidence supporting turmeric's benefit for fatty liver disease is promising but not yet conclusive, warranting a moderate evidence score.

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Other ingredients used for Fatty Liver Disease

Akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anthocyanins
arjun tree
artichoke
astaxanthin
banaba
barberry
barley
beet
berberine
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium longum
black garlic
sesame
branched-chain amino acids
butyrate triglyceride
canola oil
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
cauliflower
chia seed
chicory
chlorella
chokeberry
choline
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
turmeric
curcumin
cyclodextrin
dandelion
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fenugreek
fiber blend (proprietary)
fish oil
fish protein
flavonols
flaxseed
ginger
grape
hesperetin
kelp
l-carnitine
L-glutathione
L-methionine
L-taurine
lecithin
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
Marine lipid
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
Milk thistle
Naringin
Niacin (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
palmitoleic acid
perilla
phenolic compounds
phosphatidylcholine
phospholipids
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
psyllium
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
silymarin
spirulina
tocotrienols
Trans-pterostilbene
tributyrin
Trimethylglycine (TMG)
Triphala
Urolithin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
seaweed
Mulberry
Zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
jiaogulan
Enicostemma littorale
punarnava
picrorhiza kurroa
lingzhi
Morus
ferulic acid
ganoderma
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
coix
nopal
Algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ashitaba
4-hydroxyisoleucine
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
arjuna
apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
avocado
Ascophyllum nodosum
Acacetin
alpha-lipoic acid
astragaloside
Adzuki bean
ampelopsin
Algal protein
Alisma
arabinoxylan
argan nut oil
Anemarrhena
Alpha methyl tetradecylthioacetic acid
apocynin
Arjunolic acid
borotutu
brutieridin
Brown Algae
Brassica
Berberis (unspecified)
baicalein
Blakeslea trispora
betanin
Bifidobacteria
bile acid
baicalin
carqueja
chebulic acid
camelina oil
coriander
chlorogenic acid
cynarin
cruciferous
Chitin-Glucan Complex
Caulerpa okamurae
copalchi
Curcuma
corilagin
crocetin
cynaropicrin
corosolic acid
carnosic acid
diallyl sulfide
danshen
dihydromyricetin
DL-Methionine
decursin
D-Pinitol
diosgenin
dithiolthiones
epicatechin
eriocitrin
ergothioneine
erythrodiol
eicosapentaenoic acid
Eucommia ulmoides
fucoidan
fiber
fucosterol
fatty acids
flavanones
fucoxanthin
flavonolignan
Glutathione
hydroxycinnamic acid
hydroxytyrosol
isosilybin
Jaboticaba
Jurubeba
Job\'s tears
Kefir
Lycium
Lactobacillus plantarum
limonoid
Legume protein
mangiferin
Myricetin
Monounsaturated fat
Marine fat
Naringenin
Oleuropein
oolong tea
Oligosaccharides
Oxymatrine
ornithine L-aspartic acid
Oleoylethanolamide
Osthole
Phellodendron
Puerarin
phlorizin
Phaeophyceae
Pinitol
phlorotannins
Polydatin
Phthalides
pu-er tea
purple tea
punicalagins
Rebaudioside
rapeseed oil
rhubarb
Schizochytrium Oil
Schizochytrium
Silybin
Syringic acid
Salvianolic acid
Salacia
Schisandrins
Silydianin
Silychristin
S-allylcysteine
Sesamin
Sinensetin
Tetradecylthioacetic acid
Tyrosol
Taxifolin
Thistle
Tangeretin
Tanshinone
Trehalose
Taurine
Theabrownin
Ursolic Acid
Varuna
Wax Gourd
Wakame
Walnut
Yacon
Yin Chen
Zucchini

Other health conditions supported by turmeric

Abdominal Pain
Abrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Adenitis
Afterbirth Pain
Age Spots
Aging (prevention)
Allergies (food)
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Blood in Stool
Body Odor
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Bursitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Carbuncles
Cartilage Damage
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chest Pain
Chicken Pox
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Circulation (to the brain)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
Colon (spastic)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Convulsions
Corns
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cradle Cap
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Cystic Breast Disease
Cysts
Dandruff
Debility
Dementia
Denture Sores
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Diphtheria
Dislocation
Diverticulitis
Duodenal Ulcers
Dyspepsia
Edema
Endometriosis
Enteritis
Epstein Barr Virus
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Eyesight (poor)
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatigue
Fatty Liver Disease
Fever
Fibroids (uterine)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibrosis
Free Radical Damage
Fungal Infections
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
Gangrene
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Gastritis
Giardia
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Glands (swollen lymph)
Glaucoma
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Hangover
Hashimoto's Disease
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
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Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
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Herpes
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Indigestion
Infection
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Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Itching (rectal)
Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knees (weak)
Laryngitis
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Leucorrhea
Leukemia
Lice
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Liver Detoxification
Lupus
Lyme Disease
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Lymphoma
Macular Degeneration
Malaria
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Measles
Melanoma
Memory and Brain Function
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Muscular Dystrophy
Nephritis
Nerve Damage
Neuralgia and Neuritis
Oral Surgery
Ovarian Pain
Overacidity
Pain (general remedies for)
Paralysis
Parasites (general)
Pets (supplements for)
Phlebitis
Pleurisy
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pneumonia
Polyps
Psoriasis
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scabies
Scars / Scar Tissue
Sciatica
Scratches and Abrasions
Senility
Skin (infections)
Slivers
Snake Bite
Sprains
Staph Infections
Stiff Neck
Stye
Tendonitis