I know turmeric is in a lot of herbal formulas, but most refer to its anti-inflammatory effects in general and arthritis in particular. Zyflamend is one I am familiar with.



According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) on turmeric:



    * There is little reliable evidence to support the use of turmeric for any health condition because few clinical trials have been conducted.

    * Preliminary findings from animal and laboratory studies suggest that a chemical found in turmeric--called curcumin--may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, but these findings have not been confirmed in people.

    * NCCAM-funded investigators are studying the active chemicals in turmeric and their effects--particularly anti-inflammatory effects--in people to better understand how turmeric might be used for health purposes.