| Effect | None |
| Values | (pg/ml). Placebo: before 4.25±0.83, after 3.59±0.87. Turmeric: before 4.24±0.63, after 3.48±0.54 |
| Trial Design | Randomized trial |
| Trial Length | 2-4 Weeks |
| Number of Subjects | 64 |
| Sex | Female |
| Age Range | 30-44, 45-64, 65+ |
| Body Types | Obese, Overweight |
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial, 64 overweight females were allocated to take 2.8 turmeric, red pepper spice, or placebo for 4 weeks.
There were no statistically significant differences in the change in eight, body fat percentage, systolic blood pressure, arterial stiffness, fasting glucose, c-reactive protein, Il-6, IL-8, TNA-alpha, F2-isoprostanes, or oxidized LDL between the turmeric and placebo conditions.
