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Effects of 8 Weeks of Turmeric Ingestion on Physiology and Wellbeing in Healthy Older Adults
Sponsor: Nottingham Trent University
Summary
Curcumin (a bioactive compound found in turmeric) has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and there is evidence to suggest that it may produce improvements in quality of life and markers of health in humans with various conditions. To date, the research has often focussed on the effects of curcumin in human participants with a particular condition. However, turmeric contains hundreds of other bioactive compounds (including other curcuminoids and essential oils) and may be able to benefit a wide range of older adults. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of twice daily consumption of a turmeric beverage for 8-weeks on the physiology and wellbeing of older adults (versus placebo).
Official title: Exploring the Effects of an 8-week Turmeric Supplementation on Aspects of Physiology and Wellbeing in Healthy Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 95 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-10-06
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2026-01-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Raw turmeric shots
This group will take one 60 mL commercially-available shot (containing 30% turmeric) twice per day for 8 weeks.
Placebo
This group will take one placebo shot (containing a small amount of turmeric for taste-matching purposes) twice per day for 8 weeks.
Locations (1)
Nottingham Trent University, Clifton campus
Nottingham, United Kingdom