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Moderate Evidence

Evidence Summary

Curcumin demonstrates consistent anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits in diabetic populations, including reductions in blood glucose, inflammatory markers, and modest improvements in body weight and waist circumference in prediabetes and T2DM (PMIDs: 40759997, 40813857, 39683570). It also shows promise for reducing postoperative pain and fatigue after laparoscopic surgery (PMID: 21671126) and as an adjunct in periodontal disease management (PMID: 23032234). Emerging evidence suggests potential benefit in reducing oral mucositis severity in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy/chemotherapy, though certainty of evidence remains low (PMID: 41804916).

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Effective Dose

500-1000 mg/day based on available studies; no firm consensus established

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