topicCurcumin Depression Randomized Trial
claimBackground Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a significant complication of diabetes that can adversely affect the quality of life and anthropometric indices of individuals.
evidence level2
citationAmini S (2026)
sourceThe Effect of Curcumin Plus Piperine on Mental Health Status, Sleep Quality, and Anthropometric Indices in Patients with Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.
topicCurcumin Depression Randomized Trial
claimThis study aimed to investigate the impact of a combination of curcumin and piperine on mental health status (stress, anxiety, and depression), sleep quality, and anthropometric indices in patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
evidence level2
citationAmini S (2026)
sourceThe Effect of Curcumin Plus Piperine on Mental Health Status, Sleep Quality, and Anthropometric Indices in Patients with Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.
topicCurcumin Depression Randomized Trial
claimFurthermore, MDD is linked to a higher risk of developing other conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, which add to its overall impact on health ().
evidence level3
citationZhu Shiyu (2026)
sourceExploring the potential of polyphenols in major depression: from molecular function to clinical therapy
topicCurcumin Depression Randomized Trial
claimNeuroimaging studies have identified key pathological features of MDD, including reduced structural volumes in both cortical and subcortical areas, decreased gray matter volume, and significant alterations in the size and density of microglial cells (,).
evidence level3
citationZhu Shiyu (2026)
sourceExploring the potential of polyphenols in major depression: from molecular function to clinical therapy
topicCurcumin Depression Randomized Trial
claimThese changes are also associated with abnormal neurotransmitter regulation and disruptions in gut microbiota ().
evidence level3
citationZhu Shiyu (2026)
sourceExploring the potential of polyphenols in major depression: from molecular function to clinical therapy
topicCurcumin Depression Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric condition impacting approximately 185 million individuals worldwide ().
evidence level3
citationZhu Shiyu (2026)
sourceExploring the potential of polyphenols in major depression: from molecular function to clinical therapy