Curcumin para Crohn's Disease
CLimited RCT evidence. Some improvement in CDAI scores but results inconsistent. Better evidence exists for UC than Crohn's.
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Conclusión
Limited RCT evidence. Some improvement in CDAI scores but results inconsistent. Better evidence exists for UC than Crohn's.
Key Study Findings
Meta-Analysis
n=2260
Comparative Efficacy of Medical Therapies in Reducing the Risk of Postoperative Recurrence in Crohn's Disease: …
Dose: None
vs: placebo or other medical therapies
Outcome: endoscopic recurrence (Rutgeerts score >= i2) at 6 …
Efecto: adalimumab vs thiopurines OR 0.33 (95% CI 0.12-0.91); adalimumab vs vitamin D OR 0.07 (95% CI 0.01-0
None
Población: patients with Crohn's disease post-surgery from 42 studies (38 RCTs)
Meta-Analysis
Curcumin for the clinical treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of …
Dose: Varying dosages
vs: Placebo
Outcome: Clinical remission and response in UC
Efecto: None
None
Población: UC and CD patients (13 RCTs)
Systematic Review
[Phytotherapeutic recommendations in medical guidelines for the treatment of gastroenterological diseases - a systematic review].
Dose: Peppermint oil, STW-5, psyllium, others
vs: Standard care or placebo
Outcome: Symptom improvement in GI diseases
Efecto: None
None
Población: Patients with gastroenterological diseases
Review
Use of curcumin and its nanopreparations in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
Dose: Curcumin nanoformulations
vs: None
Outcome: IBD symptom improvement
Efecto: None
None
Población: IBD patients (preclinical/clinical review)
Review
Phytochemicals and Regulation of NF-kB in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: An Overview of In Vitro and …
Dose: Various phytochemicals
vs: None
Outcome: NF-kB regulation in IBD
Efecto: None
None
Población: In vitro and in vivo IBD models
Meta-Analysis
Curcumin and Curcuma longa Extract in the Treatment of 10 Types of Autoimmune Diseases: A …
Dose: None
vs: Placebo or standard care
Outcome: Clinical/laboratory outcomes in autoimmune diseases
Efecto: None
None
Población: Patients with 10 types of autoimmune diseases
Key Statistics
3
Estudios
200
Participantes
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Mixed
C
Calificación
Referenced Papers
Inflammatory bowel diseases
2026
Curcumin for the clinical treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials.
Systematic Review
Frontiers in nutrition
2025
8 citas
[Phytotherapeutic recommendations in medical guidelines for the treatment of gastroenterological diseases - a systematic review].
Systematic Review
Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie
2024
3 citas
World journal of …
2024
Metabolites
2023
134 citas
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2022
68 citas
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2021
85 citas
Effects of the Use of Curcumin on Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review.
Meta-Analysis
Journal of medicinal …
2021
52 citas
United European gastroenterology …
2021
41 citas
European journal of …
2021
40 citas
A Systematic Review of the Clinical Use of Curcumin for the Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases.
Systematic Review
Advances in experimental …
2021
8 citas
Journal of Crohn's …
2020
71 citas
Clinical gastroenterology and …
2020
49 citas
The Use of Curcumin as a Complementary Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials.
Systematic Review
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2020
48 citas
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2020
30 citas
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2020
14 citas
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2020
4 citas
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2019
137 citas
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2019
48 citas
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2019
17 citas
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2019
5 citas
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2018
67 citas
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2018
13 citas
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2017
335 citas
Medical principles and …
2017
45 citas
JPEN. Journal of …
2017
24 citas
Comparison of remicade to curcumin for the treatment of Crohn's disease: A systematic review.
Systematic Review
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2017
23 citas
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2017
9 citas
Ugeskrift for laeger
2017
Dietary Supplement Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Review
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2016
32 citas
Systematic review of complementary and alternative medicine treatments in inflammatory bowel diseases.
Systematic Review
Journal of Crohn's …
2015
184 citas
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2015
135 citas
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2014
122 citas
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2014
16 citas
The AAPS journal
2013
1866 citas
Alimentary pharmacology & …
2013
128 citas
Tolerability of curcumin in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: a forced-dose titration study.
Other
Journal of pediatric …
2013
103 citas
Nature reviews. Gastroenterology …
2013
47 citas
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2012
151 citas
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2009
24 citas
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2008
67 citas
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2008
2 citas
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2005
461 citas
Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)
2004
149 citas
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosificaciones de uso común
- general:
- 500-1,500 mg/day with piperine (black pepper extract) for absorption
- ibssupport:
- 500-1,000 mg/day
- ucmaintenance:
- 2,000 mg/day (1 g twice daily) as adjunct to mesalamine
Límite superior: Well-tolerated up to 8 g/day in clinical trials (most studies use 1-2 g/day)
Dosificaciones estudiadas en la investigación
| Dosificación | Duración | Efecto | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Positive | 2260 |
| Varying dosages | -- | Positive | -- |
| Peppermint oil, STW-5, psyllium, others | -- | Positive | -- |
| Curcumin nanoformulations | -- | Positive | -- |
| Various phytochemicals | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
Mejor momento para tomar: With meals containing fat and black pepper for enhanced absorption
Safety & Side Effects
Efectos secundarios reportados
- ⚠ GI discomfort (nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain) at high doses
- ⚠ Yellow staining of skin/teeth with topical/oral contact
- ⚠ Increased gallbladder contractions (avoid with gallstones or bile duct obstruction)
- ⚠ Iron chelation (may reduce iron absorption at very high doses)
Interacciones conocidas
- ● Anticoagulants (curcumin has antiplatelet properties; may increase bleeding risk)
- ● Chemotherapy agents (curcumin may alter drug metabolism via CYP enzyme inhibition)
- ● Sulfasalazine (additive anti-inflammatory effect — may be beneficial in IBD)
- ● Iron supplements (curcumin may chelate iron; space dosing)
- ● Piperine/black pepper (enhances curcumin bioavailability by 2,000% — commonly co-administered)
Ingesta máxima tolerable: Well-tolerated up to 8 g/day in clinical trials (most studies use 1-2 g/day)
Consulte siempre a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.Siempre consulte a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Curcumin help with Crohn's Disease?
Based on 3 studies with 200 participants, there is limited but promising evidence that Curcumin may support Crohn's Disease management. Our evidence grade is C (Some Evidence).
How much Curcumin should I take for Crohn's Disease?
Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 500-1,500 mg/day with piperine (black pepper extract) for absorption. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.
Are there side effects of Curcumin?
Reported side effects may include GI discomfort (nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain) at high doses, Yellow staining of skin/teeth with topical/oral contact, Increased gallbladder contractions (avoid with gallstones or bile duct obstruction), Iron chelation (may reduce iron absorption at very high doses). Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.
How strong is the evidence for Curcumin and Crohn's Disease?
We rate the evidence as Grade C (Some Evidence). This rating is based on 3 peer-reviewed studies with 200 total participants. The overall direction of effect is mixed.
Related Evidence
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