Effects of 8 Weeks of Turmeric Ingestion on Physiology and Wellbeing in Healthy Older Adults

Nottingham Trent University

Status

Enrolling

Conditions

Turmeric

Placebo

Treatments

Other: Placebo

Dietary Supplement: Raw turmeric shots

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT07196514

2268061

Details and patient eligibility

About

Curcumin (a bioactive compound found in turmeric) has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and there is evidence to suggest that it may produce improvements in quality of life and markers of health in humans with various conditions. To date, the research has often focussed on the effects of curcumin in human participants with a particular condition. However, turmeric contains hundreds of other bioactive compounds (including other curcuminoids and essential oils) and may be able to benefit a wide range of older adults. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of twice daily consumption of a turmeric beverage for 8-weeks on the physiology and wellbeing of older adults (versus placebo).

Enrollment

80 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

40 to 95 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

- Body Mass Index between 18.5-39.9.

Exclusion criteria

History of, or currently diagnosed with, a cardiovascular disease.
Diagnosed with diabetes.
Diagnosed with a liver, lung, or kidney disease.
Diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Diagnosed with dementia.
Diagnosed with cancer.
Use of medications/supplements/herbal remedies with human evidence of a significant interaction with turmeric.
Allergy to turmeric, lemon, black pepper, watermelon, water, pineapple, magnesium or vitamin C.
Pregnant, attempting to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Regular (once per week or more) use of turmeric shots / supplements within the last 3 months.