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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Conclusão
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 …
Efeito: 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
População: 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
Efeito: None
None
População: 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
Efeito: None
None
População: 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
Efeito: None
None
População: 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
Efeito: None
None
População: 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
Efeito: None
None
População: Patients with 10 types of autoimmune diseases
Key Statistics
3
Estudos
200
Participantes
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Mixed
C
Nota
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 citações
[Phytotherapeutic recommendations in medical guidelines for the treatment of gastroenterological diseases - a systematic review].
Systematic Review
Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie
2024
3 citações
World journal of …
2024
Metabolites
2023
134 citações
Frontiers in immunology
2022
68 citações
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2021
85 citações
Effects of the Use of Curcumin on Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review.
Meta-Analysis
Journal of medicinal …
2021
52 citações
United European gastroenterology …
2021
41 citações
European journal of …
2021
40 citações
A Systematic Review of the Clinical Use of Curcumin for the Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases.
Systematic Review
Advances in experimental …
2021
8 citações
Journal of Crohn's …
2020
71 citações
Clinical gastroenterology and …
2020
49 citações
The Use of Curcumin as a Complementary Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials.
Systematic Review
Nutrients
2020
48 citações
Nutrients
2020
30 citações
Digestive and liver …
2020
14 citações
Medicine
2020
4 citações
International journal of …
2019
137 citações
Critical reviews in …
2019
48 citações
Journal of medicinal …
2019
17 citações
Current opinion in …
2019
5 citações
Gastroenterology clinics of …
2018
67 citações
Macromolecular bioscience
2018
13 citações
Gastroenterology
2017
335 citações
Medical principles and …
2017
45 citações
JPEN. Journal of …
2017
24 citações
Comparison of remicade to curcumin for the treatment of Crohn's disease: A systematic review.
Systematic Review
Complementary therapies in …
2017
23 citações
The Medical clinics …
2017
9 citações
Ugeskrift for laeger
2017
Dietary Supplement Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Review
Current pharmaceutical design
2016
32 citações
Systematic review of complementary and alternative medicine treatments in inflammatory bowel diseases.
Systematic Review
Journal of Crohn's …
2015
184 citações
Annals of gastroenterology
2015
135 citações
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2014
122 citações
Experimental cell research
2014
16 citações
The AAPS journal
2013
1866 citações
Alimentary pharmacology & …
2013
128 citações
Tolerability of curcumin in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: a forced-dose titration study.
Other
Journal of pediatric …
2013
103 citações
Nature reviews. Gastroenterology …
2013
47 citações
Food & function
2012
151 citações
Journal of the …
2009
24 citações
Molecular nutrition & …
2008
67 citações
Revista de gastroenterologia …
2008
2 citações
Digestive diseases and …
2005
461 citações
Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)
2004
149 citações
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosagens Comumente Utilizadas
- 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
Limite superior: Well-tolerated up to 8 g/day in clinical trials (most studies use 1-2 g/day)
Dosagens Estudadas em Pesquisas
| Dosagem | Duração | Efeito | 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 | -- |
Melhor horário: With meals containing fat and black pepper for enhanced absorption
Safety & Side Effects
Efeitos Colaterais Relatados
- ⚠ 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)
Interações Conhecidas
- ● 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)
Ingestão máxima tolerável: Well-tolerated up to 8 g/day in clinical trials (most studies use 1-2 g/day)
Consulte sempre o seu profissional de saúde antes de iniciar qualquer suplemento.Sempre consulte seu profissional de saúde antes de iniciar qualquer 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.
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Aviso Legal da FDA: Estas declarações não foram avaliadas pela Food and Drug Administration. Os produtos e informações neste site não se destinam a diagnosticar, tratar, curar ou prevenir qualquer doença. As notas de evidência apresentadas são baseadas em nossa análise de pesquisas revisadas por pares publicadas e não constituem aconselhamento médico. Sempre consulte seu profissional de saúde antes de iniciar qualquer regime de suplementação.