Does turmeric curcumin work for arthritis?

Maybe: Curcumin is an antioxidant, however it has not been scientifically tested for arthritis. It is certainly delicious and there's no reason not to use it in seasoning your food. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

It may: Turmeric is a spice used in Curry. Turmeric contains Curcumin which has been used to treat a multitude of conditions. It is an antioxidant wi anti-inflammatory effects. Research suggests it may be beneficial to reduce pain of osteoarthritis & GI stomach distress, to decrease risk of cardiovascular disease, help prevent colorectal cancer, assist with brain function & with depression.

Unlikely: Use cur-cumin to season your food, but do not expect it to treat or prevent any disorder.

Helps if right form: Some of my colleagues here appear unaware that there are research studies proving curcumin, a turmeric extract, to be effective for both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But just eating turmeric is unlikely to be effective; I advise standardized extracts that combine it with phospholipids or bioperine to enhance absorption. See https://tinyurl.com/y64ywdjq