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March 2, 2026

Effects of Curcumin/Turmeric Supplementation on Kidney Function in Individuals With Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.

Key Points

This review aims to assess the effects of curcumin/turmeric supplementation on kidney function in individuals with diabetes.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Included studies that focused on kidney function markers.
Evaluated effects on urea, creatinine, BUN, uric acid, and albumin levels.
Curcumin supplementation significantly reduced urea levels.
No significant changes were observed in creatinine, BUN, uric acid, or albumin levels.
Further long-term randomized controlled trials are needed to explore optimal dosing and renoprotective potential.

Abstract

Curcumin/turmeric supplementation significantly reduces urea levels but does not significantly affect creatinine, BUN, uric acid or albumin in individuals with diabetes. Further high-quality, long-term RCTs are needed to clarify its renoprotective potential and optimal dosing.

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Bahari et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52e64f1e85e5c73bf2086 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/edm2.70189

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