Curcumin Extract For Prevention Of Type 2 Diabetes
| Effect | None |
| Values | (%). Before=Mean and SEM. After = Mean and minimum-maximum. Placebo: before 5.83 (0.03), after 6.02 (5.2-7.5). Curcumin: before 5.86 (0.04), after 5.60 (4.9-6.8). |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 6+ Months |
| Number of Subjects | 240 |
| Sex | Both Genders |
| Age Range | 30-44, 45-64 |
| Body Types | Overweight, Average |
Supplementation of curcumin daily for a period of nine months in persons at risk for diabetes is able to prevent any occurrence of diabetes within this time frame (16.4% of control group was diagnosed) while improving insulin sensitivity and adiponectin secretion.
