What is Curcumin?
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Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid of the popular Indian spice turmeric, which is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). The other two curcuminoids are desmethoxycurcumin and bis-desmethoxycurcumin. Turmeric has been used historically as a component of Indian Ayurvedic medicine.
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How do members experience Curcumin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 59 | 47 | |
| Inflammation | 44 | 35 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 18 | 12 | |
| General health | 15 | 20 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 11 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acid reflux | 2 | |
| Diarrhea | 2 | |
| Abnormal urine smell | 1 | |
| Heartburn | 1 | |
| Loose bowel movements | 1 | |
| Stomach pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 89 |
Member evaluations
gagafor2
evaluated on May 23, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for inflammation: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
vsglobal
evaluated on Dec 23, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for peripheral neuropathy: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
HappyPhysicist
evaluated on Dec 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
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