curcumin

Original Research

The Effects of Fish Oil Plus Vitamin D3 Intervention on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Guo XF, Wang C, Yang T, et al. 
Eur J Nutr. 2022 Jan 24. doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02772-0. Epub ahead of print.

Bioequivalence of Long-chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from Foods Enriched with a Novel Vegetable-based Omega-3 Delivery System Compared to Gel Capsules: A Randomized Controlled Cross-over Acute Trial
Stonehouse W, Klingner B, Tso R, et al.
Eur J Nutr. 2022 Jan 18. doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02795-7. Epub ahead of print.

Marine Oil from C. finmarchicus Enhances Glucose Homeostasis and Liver Insulin Resistance in Obese Prediabetic Individuals
Burhop M, Schuchardt JP, Nebl J, et al.
Nutrients. 2022;14(2):396. Published online 2022 Jan 17. doi:10.3390/nu14020396. 

The Omega-3 Index is Inversely Associated with the Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio in Adults
McBurney MI, Tintle NL, Harris WS. 
Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2022;177:102397. Published online 2022 Jan 7. doi:10.1016/j.plefa.2022.102397.
 
Omega-3 Index is Directly Associated with a Healthy Red Blood Cell Distribution Width
McBurney MI, Tintle NL, Harris WS. 
Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2022;176:102376. doi:10.1016/j.plefa.2021.102376.

An Investigation into the Effects of a Curcumin Extract (Curcugen®) on Osteoarthritis Pain of the Knee: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Lopresti AL, Smith SJ, Jackson-Michel S, Fairchild T. 
Nutrients. 2021;14(1):41. Published 2021 Dec 23. doi:10.3390/nu14010041.

The Dietary Intake of Carrot-Derived Rhamnogalacturonan-I Accelerates and Augments the Innate Immune and Anti-Viral Interferon Response to Rhinovirus Infection and Reduces Duration and Severity of Symptoms in Humans in a Randomized Trial
Lutter R, Teitsma-Jansen A, Floris E, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021;13(12):4395. Published 2021 Dec 8. doi:10.3390/nu13124395.

The Beneficial Effects of Astaxanthin on Glucose Metabolism and Modified Low-Density Lipoprotein in Healthy Volunteers and Subjects with Prediabetes
Urakaze M, Kobashi C, Satou Y, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021;13(12):4381. Published 2021 Dec 7. doi:10.3390/nu13124381

Oral Intake of Enzymatically Decomposed AP Collagen Peptides Improves Skin Moisture and Ceramide and Natural Moisturizing Factor Contents in the Stratum Corneum
Jung K, Kim SH, Joo KM, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021;13(12):4372. Published 2021 Dec 6. doi:10.3390/nu13124372.

Probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis Probio-M8 Treated and Prevented Acute RTI, Reduced Antibiotic Use and Hospital Stay in Hospitalized Young Children: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study 
Mageswary MU, Ang XY, Lee BK, et al.
Eur J Nutr. 2021 Nov 26:1–13. doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02689-8. Epub ahead of print.  

Pharmacokinetic Profile of a Novel Sustained-release Caffeine with Extended Benefits on Alertness and Mood: A Randomized, Double-blind, Single-dose, Active-controlled, Crossover Study
Mordea A, Sudhakarb K, Rambabu M, et al.
Current Res Behav Sci. 2021 Nov. doi:10.1016/j.crbeha.2021.100036.

Capsaicinoids Increase Resting Metabolic Rate in Healthy Individuals under Fasting Condition
Morde A, Rai D, Acharya M, et al.
J Obes Overweig.2021;7(2):201.    

A Novel Multi-Ingredient Supplement Reduces Inflammation of the Eye and Improves Production and Quality of Tears in Humans
Radkar P, Lakshmanan PS, Mary JJ, et al. 
Ophthalmol Ther. 2021;10(3):581-599. doi:10.1007/s40123-021-00357-y.

Accumulating Evidence to Support the Safe and Efficacious Use of a Proprietary Blend of Capsaicinoids in Mediating Risk Factors for Obesity
Mariwala JK, Rai D, Padigaru M, et al. 
Food Sci Nutr. 2021;9(6):2823-2835. doi:10.1002/fsn3.2122.

Reviews

Astaxanthin Supplementation Mildly Reduced Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Biomarkers: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Ma B, Lu J, Kang T, et al.
Nutr Res. 2021 Dec 30. doi:10.1016/j.nutres.2021.09.005. Epub ahead of print.

Palmitoylethanolamide: A Potential Alternative to Cannabidiol
Clayton P, Subah S, Venkatesh R, et al.
J Diet Suppl. 2021 Nov 28:1-26. doi: 10.1080/19390211.2021.2005733. Epub ahead of print.

Original Research

Curcuma longa extract improves serum inflammatory markers and mental health in healthy participants who are overweight: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Uchio R, Kawasaki K, Okuda-Hanafusa C, et al.
Nutr J. 2021 Nov 13;20(1):91. doi: 10.1186/s12937-021-00748-8. 
 
Effects of curcumin on menstrual pattern, premenstrual syndrome, and dysmenorrhea: A triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. 
Bahrami A, Zarban A, Rezapour H, et al. 
Phytother Res. 2021 Oct 28. doi: 10.1002/ptr.7314. Epub ahead of print. 
 
Reviews 

The effect of red pepper/capsaicin on blood pressure and heart rate: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. 
Shirani F, Foshati S, Tavassoly M, et al.
Phytother Res. 2021 Oct 22. doi: 10.1002/ptr.7217. Epub ahead of print.

Effects of artichoke leaf extract supplementation or artichoke juice consumption on lipid profile: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Shahinfar H, Bazshahi E, Amini MR, et al. 
Phytother Res. 2021 Sep 27. doi: 10.1002/ptr.7247. Epub ahead of print. 

The effect of saffron supplementation on blood pressure in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. 
Setayesh L, Ashtary-Larky D, Clark CCT, et al.
Nutrients. 2021 Aug 9;13(8):2736. doi: 10.3390/nu13082736. 

Anti-inflammatory effects of oral supplementation with curcumin: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. 
Ferguson JJA, Abbott KA, Garg ML. 
Nutr Rev. 2021 Aug 9;79(9):1043-1066. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuaa114. PMID: 34378053.

Original Research

Chlorella vulgaris in combination with high intensity interval training in overweight and obese women: A randomized double-blind clinical trial
Sanayei M, Izadi A, Hajizadeh-Sharafabad F, et al.
J Diabetes Metab Disord. 2021 May 31;20(1):781-792. doi: 10.1007/s40200-021-00816-0.

Effects of garlic powder supplementation on metabolic syndrome components, insulin resistance, fatty liver index, and appetite in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical trial
Sangouni AA, Alizadeh M, Jamalzehi A, et al. 
Phytother Res. 2021 May 11. doi: 10.1002/ptr.7146. 

The effect of Cornus mas extract consumption on bone biomarkers and inflammation in postmenopausal women: A randomized clinical trial
Aryaeian N, Amiri F, Rahideh ST, et al.
Phytother Res. 2021 May 10. doi: 10.1002/ptr.7143.   

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial to evaluate the benefits of Nigella sativa seeds oil in reducing cardiovascular risks in hypertensive patients
Shoaei-Hagh P, Kamelan Kafi F, Najafi S, et al. 
Phytother Res. 2021 May 6. doi: 10.1002/ptr.7140.   

The effect of curcumin and zinc co-supplementation on glycemic parameters in overweight or obese prediabetic subjects: A phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled trial with a multi-arm, parallel-group design
Karandish M, Mozaffari-Khosravi H, Mohammadi SM, et al.
Phytother Res. 2021 Apr 23. doi: 10.1002/ptr.7136. 

Reviews 

Sulforaphane: A review of its therapeutic potentials, advances in its nanodelivery, recent patents, and clinical trials
Mangla B, Javed S, Sultan MH, et al. 
Phytother Res. 2021 Jun 28. doi: 10.1002/ptr.7176. 

Physiological and immune functions of punicalagin
Venusova E, Kolesarova A, Horky P, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021 Jun 23. doi: 10.3390/nu13072150.

Effects of anthocyanin supplementation on reduction of obesity criteria: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Park S, Choi M, Lee M.
Nutrients. 2021 Jun 21. doi:10.3390/nu13062121. 

Black cumin (Nigella sativa L.): A comprehensive review on phytochemistry, health benefits, molecular pharmacology, and safety
Hannan MA, Rahman MA, Sohag AAM, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021 May 24;13(6):1784. doi: 10.3390/nu13061784.

Botanicals in postmenopausal osteoporosis
Słupski W, Jawień P, Nowak B.
Nutrients. 2021 May 11;13(5):1609. doi: 10.3390/nu13051609. 

Original Research

A combination of Lactoplantibacillus plantarum strains CECT7527, CECT7528 and CECT7529 plus monacolin K reduces blood cholesterol: Results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Guerrero-Bonmatty R, Gil-Fernández G, Rodríguez-Velasco FJ, et al.  
Nutrients. 2021 Apr 6;13(4):1206. doi:10.3390/nu13041206

Cocoa flavanols improve vascular responses to acute mental stress in young healthy adults
Baynham R, Veldhuijzen van Zanten JJCS, Johns PW, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021 Mar 27;13(4):1103. doi: 10.3390/nu13041103. 
 
Effects of a long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid-rich multi-ingredient nutrition supplement on body composition and physical function in older adults with low skeletal muscle mass
Scotto di Palumbo A, McSwiney FT, Hone M, et al. 
J Diet Suppl. 2021 Mar 24:1-16. doi: 10.1080/19390211.2021.1897057. 

L-glutamine supplementation enhances strength and power of knee muscles and improves glycemia control and plasma redox balance in exercising elderly women
Amirato GR, Borges JO, Marques DL, et al.
Nutrients. 2021 Mar 22;13(3):1025. doi: 10.3390/nu13031025. 
 
Synbiotic supplementation improves response to iron supplementation in female athletes during training 
Sandroni A, House E, Howard L, et al. 
J Diet Suppl. 2021 Feb 22:1-15. doi: 10.1080/19390211.2021.1887423.  

Cognitive improvement and safety assessment of a dietary supplement containing propolis extract in elderly Japanese: A placebo-controlled, randomized, parallel-group, double-blind human clinical study
Asama T, Hiraoka T, Ohkuma A, et al.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Feb 24;2021:6664217. doi: 10.1155/2021/6664217.

The effect of oral low molecular weight liquid hyaluronic acid combination with glucosamine and chondroitin on knee osteoarthritis patients with mild knee pain: An 8-week randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Wang SJ, Wang YH, Huang LC. 
Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Feb 5;100(5):e24252. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000024252.

Reviews

The effects of pro-, pre-, and synbiotics on muscle wasting, a systematic review-gut permeability as potential treatment target
van Krimpen SJ, Jansen FAC, Ottenheim VL, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021 Mar 29;13(4):1115. doi: 10.3390/nu13041115. 

Importance of EPA and DHA blood levels in brain structure and function
von Schacky C. 
Nutrients. 2021 Mar 25;13(4):1074. doi: 10.3390/nu13041074. 
 
Limosilactobacillus fermentum CECT5716: Mechanisms and therapeutic insights
Rodríguez-Sojo MJ, Ruiz-Malagón AJ, Rodríguez-Cabezas ME, et al.
Nutrients. 2021 Mar 21;13(3):1016. doi: 10.3390/nu13031016. 
 
Creatine supplementation in women's health: A lifespan perspective
Smith-Ryan AE, Cabre HE, Eckerson JM, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021 Mar 8;13(3):877. doi: 10.3390/nu13030877.

The effect of curcumin supplementation on anthropometric measures among overweight or obese adults
Alsharif FJ, Almuhtadi YA. 
Nutrients. 2021 Feb 20;13(2):680. doi: 10.3390/nu13020680. 

Probiotic supplements and bone health in postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Yu J, Cao G, Yuan S, Luo C, et al. 
BMJ Open. 2021 Mar 2;11(3):e041393. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041393.