Verdict
Not enough evidence
Taking curcumin daily is worth it to calm inflammation.
2 sources: 1 positive, 1 partly
By Arun AgrahriLast reviewed
Short answer
For calming inflammation, it is taken daily and recommended, with one caution. Too much may blunt the inflammation signal your body needs to adapt to hard training. Pair it with piperine (black pepper), or most of the dose passes through you.
Curcumin is worth taking.
The verdict on Curcumin overall. 3 sources: 2 positive, 1 partly
positive partly neutral negative Each researcher and each study counts once per claim, however often they come up.
Taking curcumin daily is worth it to calm inflammation.
2 sources: 1 positive, 1 partly. Fewer than 3 sources so far.
Researchers say
1 positive, 1 partly
Mark Hyman, 4 mentions on this claim
Positive Video
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 04:38 · positive
“curcumin super important one of the most important anti-inflammatories which is found in turmeric”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 26:11 · positive
“polyphenols that are plant compounds that regulate inflammation for example curcumin or turmeric we've heard a lot about that”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 28:07 · positive
“anti-lam herbs can work great so curcumin Basia Ginger”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 34:35 · partly
“plant compounds that regulate inflammation for example curcumin or turmeric we've heard a lot about that so that's probably the most potent one”
Tim Ferriss, on FoundMyFitness, at 21:44
Partly Video · Opinion
Open the tape at 21:44 →“I feel pretty comfortable bringing in turmeric tea with some ginger and black pepper to counteract unnecessary inflammation.”
Studies show
No study counted yet.
Mark Hyman Video · positive · 4 mentions
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 04:38 · positive · Opinion
“curcumin super important one of the most important anti-inflammatories which is found in turmeric”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 26:11 · positive · Opinion
“polyphenols that are plant compounds that regulate inflammation for example curcumin or turmeric we've heard a lot about that”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 28:07 · positive · Opinion
“anti-lam herbs can work great so curcumin Basia Ginger”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 34:35 · partly · Opinion
“plant compounds that regulate inflammation for example curcumin or turmeric we've heard a lot about that so that's probably the most potent one”
Tim Ferriss, on FoundMyFitness, at 21:44 Video · partly · Opinion
“I feel pretty comfortable bringing in turmeric tea with some ginger and black pepper to counteract unnecessary inflammation.”
Taking curcumin daily is worth it to calm inflammation.
Mark Hyman, 4 mentions on this claim
Positive Video
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 04:38 · positive
“curcumin super important one of the most important anti-inflammatories which is found in turmeric”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 26:11 · positive
“polyphenols that are plant compounds that regulate inflammation for example curcumin or turmeric we've heard a lot about that”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 28:07 · positive
“anti-lam herbs can work great so curcumin Basia Ginger”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 34:35 · partly
“plant compounds that regulate inflammation for example curcumin or turmeric we've heard a lot about that so that's probably the most potent one”
Tim Ferriss, on FoundMyFitness, at 21:44
Partly Video · Opinion
Open the tape at 21:44 →“I feel pretty comfortable bringing in turmeric tea with some ginger and black pepper to counteract unnecessary inflammation.”
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Taking curcumin daily to calm inflammation is common, and the sources that take a side on it are in favor. Mark Hyman recommends it daily across 20+ videos on his own show. He reaches for it in IBD and autoimmune disease, for joint health, and even as a senolytic to clear out "zombie cells." Leo Galland, a guest on Hyman's show, also backs it, and it sits in at least one daily stack.
It is also framed as a hormetic compound, a mild stressor rather than a plain anti-inflammatory, with a warning that piperine can interact with drugs.
Andrew Huberman cautions against chronic use, because it may blunt the inflammation signal the body needs to adapt to exercise. Andy Galpin, a guest on his show, flags a possible effect on libido, and Kyle Gillett, another guest, notes an effect on DHT.
Pair it with piperine, the compound in black pepper, or most of the dose passes through you unabsorbed.
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