Curcumin Is Believed to Be Superior Over Certain Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs

(Newswire.net — May 25, 2017) Orlando, FL — Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that is not easy to live with every day. This is why many arthritis sufferers resort to the use of pain medications as well as natural alternatives to ease pain and improve their overall condition.

Curcumin is believed to be superior over certain rheumatoid arthritis drugs. Curcumin is a bioactive ingredient that popularizes the ancient spice called turmeric.

In traditional Chinese and Ayurveda medicine, turmeric has been used for thousands of years in potentially fighting a range of diseases and disorders. Today, it is widely used through its powder form or supplementation.

Curcumin contains a variety of unique agents, which may be responsible for many of the spice’s potentially beneficial effects. Some of these agents are believed to contain antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiviral, and antibiotic properties.

There are those who use pain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), to manage their pain and improve their overall condition. However, since this pain management option has been linked with side effects, there are those who prefer to resort to natural options such as curcumin.

The potential anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties of curcumin are believed to be responsible for its positive effects on individuals with arthritis.

In the study, the researchers found that curcumin was more effective in alleviating swelling and tenderness of the joints as well as other RA symptoms than the pain medication.

The participants who took curcumin were also found to have achieved the most improvement across the board. In addition to its possible pain management benefits, curcumin was also found to be safe to use because it did not cause side effects.

As a matter of fact, no participants in the group that took curcumin withdrew from the study because of the side effects. There are 14% of individuals in the NSAID group who did withdraw due to side effects.

According to researchers, it is interesting to note that the group dosed with curcumin achieved the highest percentage of improvement. Their scores were also higher than those who received the pharmaceutical drug for arthritis.

Curcumin supplements are not just popular among arthritis sufferers but also athletes. It is widely thought to be helpful in reducing pain and improving the mobility of sufferers.

There are those who incorporate turmeric powder in their diet in hopes to achieve pain relief. There are also arthritis sufferers who turn to the use of curcumin supplements.

Supplements are believed to contain higher levels of curcumin, and may have the potential to offer more therapeutic benefits.

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