Proof.Fit

Turmeric

19 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Benefit Evidence

Main Effects
Inflammation

IL-6/TNF-α/CRP ↓

PGE2/hsCRP ↓

Strong
3,844
Daily comfort

Pain ↓; comfort ↑

Function ↑; daily ease ↑

Strong
3,037
Joint comfort

Pain ↓, function ↑

+29.2–41.8 m

Inflammation ↓

Strong
2,874
Heart health

Lipids, glucose, BP

MI -16.9%; PWV

Strong
1,811
Oral health

Mucositis/pain −40%

Gingival/plaque improvement

Strong
1,047
Liver support

Liver enzymes ↓

Liver severity ↓

Strong
1,302
Blood sugar

Lower glucose/HbA1c

Improve insulin resistance

Moderate
1,248
Antioxidant

Oxidative stress↓

NTBI↓21.6%

Moderate
965
Digestive support

Less bloating/pain

UC relapse ↓16%

Moderate
898
Immune support

Inflammation down, IL-10 up

Myoglobin down, immune balance

Moderate
642
Skin health

Wound healing +60%

Pruritus/psoriasis improved

Hydration up, TEWL down

Moderate
593
Weight management

Weight ↓, leptin↓

Weight ↓, BMI↓

Moderate
758
Exercise recovery

Pain relief: fast, large

Recovery markers: IL-10↑, myoglobin↓

Moderate
640
Gut health

Gut symptoms↓, ~40%

Bile acids/metabolites↓

UC relapse↓, ~16pp

Moderate
560
Healthy aging

Cognition/fatigue: improved

Metabolic/inflammatory: improved

Moderate
681
Blood circulation

↓ arterial stiffness

↓ MI 16.9%

Moderate
678
Respiratory comfort

Breathlessness/dyspnea ↓

SpO2 ↑, RR ↓

Moderate
574
Mood balance

Depression/anxiety: +improved

Mood balance: improved

Moderate
348
Mental clarity

Less fatigue, better focus

Brain oxygenation, no clear clarity

Weak
202