Curcumin May Ease Prostate Symptoms in Aging Men on Standard Drugs
Graded Moderate — meta-analysis of 6 randomized and nonrandomized studies with 697 men, though heterogeneity was substantial and study designs varied.
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This review suggests curcumin may help ease prostate symptoms alongside standard treatment.
Many aging men struggle with an enlarged prostate and the bathroom troubles that come with it. Looking at six studies, men who added curcumin to their usual prostate medication saw their symptoms improve more than those on placebo. They also had better urine flow and slightly smaller prostates. The studies varied a lot, so bigger trials are still needed.
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