August 6, 2025BiomedicinesOpen Access

Preclinical Evidence of Curcuma longa Linn. as a Functional Food in the Management of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Rodent Studies

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Systematic review and meta-analysis reveals curcumin's effects on metabolic syndrome in rodent models, suggesting its potential benefits.

Curcuma longa has shown significant effects in reducing body weight and blood glucose levels in rodent models of metabolic syndrome.
Meta-analysis indicates curcumin reduces triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol while increasing HDL cholesterol in rats.
Study included 47 eligible in vivo studies, with varying curcumin dosages and treatment durations affecting results.
Preclinical findings suggest Curcuma longa may be a promising functional food for managing metabolic syndrome, warranting further clinical studies.

Kehinde et al. (2025) studied this question.

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