Is curcumin an effective way to treated osteoarthritis?

What is it about?

This review summarizes the evidence on the effectiveness of curcumin, a common Indian spice, in treating osteoarthritis. The evidence is derived from cellular, animal and human studies. In general, curcumin with its anti-inflammatory activity might be a viable treatment for osteoarthritis but issues pertaining to its bioavailability need to be addressed.

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Why is it important?

Currently, most drugs for osteoarthritis aim to relieve the symptoms. No effective treatment to lower the damage to the cartilage is available. Curcumin, a dietary compound, if proven to have anti-osteoarthritis effects, could lower the burden of this disease.