Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor medication have been sued to treat arteritisbut with many unwanted side effects. This study suggests that curcumin may be an effective but more natural and safer alternative to help arteritis.
Intervention
Curcumin or placebo
Duration:
4 weeks
Results
Improved symptoms Birmingham Vascular Activity Score (BVAS)
as well as decreased inflammation
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
- TNF-α (tumou necrosis factor alpha)
- ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
The authors wrote:
The treatment outcome was greatly improved by curcumin administration probably due to its anti-TNF property.
