Curcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Curcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

topicclaimevidence levelcitationsource
Curcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-AnalysisNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as first-line pharmacological agents, provide symptomatic improvement but are associated with gastrointestinal bleeding and cardiovascular risks upon prolonged administration.1Shi Chuankai (2026)Efficacy and safety of different curcumin formulations in osteoarthritis: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
Curcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-AnalysisSystematic reviews and meta-analyses of observational studies indicate substantial heterogeneity in NSAID utilization among OA patients, with generally limited evidence quality ().1Shi Chuankai (2026)Efficacy and safety of different curcumin formulations in osteoarthritis: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
Curcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-AnalysisEmerging evidence has identified histone lactylation—a lactate-driven epigenetic modification—as a key player in OA progression, suggesting that targeting lactate metabolism or lactylation pathways may offer new therapeutic opportunities ().1Shi Chuankai (2026)Efficacy and safety of different curcumin formulations in osteoarthritis: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
Curcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis1 2 4 5 6 7 Osteoarthritis (OA) represents a leading global cause of joint pain and functional disability, substantially impairing patients’ quality of life ().1Shi Chuankai (2026)Efficacy and safety of different curcumin formulations in osteoarthritis: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
Curcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis1 2 Arthritis constitutes a major global health burden and remains one of the leading causes of chronic pain, disability, and reduced quality of life worldwide.3Toumi Hechmi (2026)Curcumin in Arthritis: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Clinical Applications
Curcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-AnalysisOA is primarily a degenerative disease associated with aging and mechanical stress, whereas RA is an autoimmune disorder characterized by systemic inflammation and synovial hyperplasia [,].3Toumi Hechmi (2026)Curcumin in Arthritis: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Clinical Applications
Curcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-AnalysisAlthough these therapies can alleviate symptoms and, in some cases, slow disease progression, their long-term use is often associated with significant adverse effects, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, renal, and immunological complications [].3Toumi Hechmi (2026)Curcumin in Arthritis: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Clinical Applications
Curcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-AnalysisThe two most prevalent forms, osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), differ in etiology but share common pathological features, including joint inflammation, cartilage degradation, and progressive functional impairment.3Toumi Hechmi (2026)Curcumin in Arthritis: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Clinical Applications
topicCurcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis
claimNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as first-line pharmacological agents, provide symptomatic improvement but are associated with gastrointestinal bleeding and cardiovascular risks upon prolonged administration.
evidence level1
citationShi Chuankai (2026)
sourceEfficacy and safety of different curcumin formulations in osteoarthritis: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
topicCurcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis
claimSystematic reviews and meta-analyses of observational studies indicate substantial heterogeneity in NSAID utilization among OA patients, with generally limited evidence quality ().
evidence level1
citationShi Chuankai (2026)
sourceEfficacy and safety of different curcumin formulations in osteoarthritis: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
topicCurcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis
claimEmerging evidence has identified histone lactylation—a lactate-driven epigenetic modification—as a key player in OA progression, suggesting that targeting lactate metabolism or lactylation pathways may offer new therapeutic opportunities ().
evidence level1
citationShi Chuankai (2026)
sourceEfficacy and safety of different curcumin formulations in osteoarthritis: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
topicCurcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 4 5 6 7 Osteoarthritis (OA) represents a leading global cause of joint pain and functional disability, substantially impairing patients’ quality of life ().
evidence level1
citationShi Chuankai (2026)
sourceEfficacy and safety of different curcumin formulations in osteoarthritis: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
topicCurcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 Arthritis constitutes a major global health burden and remains one of the leading causes of chronic pain, disability, and reduced quality of life worldwide.
evidence level3
citationToumi Hechmi (2026)
sourceCurcumin in Arthritis: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Clinical Applications
topicCurcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis
claimOA is primarily a degenerative disease associated with aging and mechanical stress, whereas RA is an autoimmune disorder characterized by systemic inflammation and synovial hyperplasia [,].
evidence level3
citationToumi Hechmi (2026)
sourceCurcumin in Arthritis: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Clinical Applications
topicCurcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis
claimAlthough these therapies can alleviate symptoms and, in some cases, slow disease progression, their long-term use is often associated with significant adverse effects, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, renal, and immunological complications [].
evidence level3
citationToumi Hechmi (2026)
sourceCurcumin in Arthritis: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Clinical Applications
topicCurcumin Knee Osteoarthritis Meta-Analysis
claimThe two most prevalent forms, osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), differ in etiology but share common pathological features, including joint inflammation, cartilage degradation, and progressive functional impairment.
evidence level3
citationToumi Hechmi (2026)
sourceCurcumin in Arthritis: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Clinical Applications

Source documents

  1. Efficacy and safety of different curcumin formulations in osteoarthritis: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
  2. Curcumin in Arthritis: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Clinical Applications