Effects of 8 Weeks of Turmeric Ingestion on Physiology and Wellbeing in Healthy Older Adults
Exploring the Effects of an 8-week Turmeric Supplementation on Aspects of Physiology and Wellbeing in Healthy Older Adults
Nottingham Trent University
80 participants
Oct 6, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Curcumin (a bioactive compound found in turmeric) has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and there is evidence to suggest that it may produce improvements in quality of life and markers of health in humans with various conditions. To date, the research has often focussed on the effects of curcumin in human participants with a particular condition. However, turmeric contains hundreds of other bioactive compounds (including other curcuminoids and essential oils) and may be able to benefit a wide range of older adults. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of twice daily consumption of a turmeric beverage for 8-weeks on the physiology and wellbeing of older adults (versus placebo).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- \- Body Mass Index between 18.5-39.9.
Exclusion Criteria10
- History of, or currently diagnosed with, a cardiovascular disease.
- Diagnosed with diabetes.
- Diagnosed with a liver, lung, or kidney disease.
- Diagnosed with osteoporosis.
- Diagnosed with dementia.
- Diagnosed with cancer.
- Use of medications/supplements/herbal remedies with human evidence of a significant interaction with turmeric.
- Allergy to turmeric, lemon, black pepper, watermelon, water, pineapple, magnesium or vitamin C.
- Pregnant, attempting to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Regular (once per week or more) use of turmeric shots / supplements within the last 3 months.
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Interventions
This group will take one 60 mL commercially-available shot (containing 30% turmeric) twice per day for 8 weeks.
This group will take one placebo shot (containing a small amount of turmeric for taste-matching purposes) twice per day for 8 weeks.
Locations(1)
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NCT07196514