Curcumin capsule can control the risk of diabetes

A small clinical trial showed that adding a small amount of spices to a preparation can help control the risk of diabetes The researchers found that taking a daily dose of curcumin for nine months could control the progression of prediabetes to diabetes In this study, 240 Thai adults with prediabetes were randomly assigned to either the curcumin group or the placebo group (placebo is the same capsule as the trial group without active ingredients) Nine months later, 19 of the 116 patients who took the placebo developed type 2 diabetes Of the 119 patients who took curcumin capsules, none developed type 2 diabetes The researchers, led by Professor somlak chuengsamarn of Sri NAK harinwirot University in Thailand, believe the findings are a recognition of the findings At the same time, the researchers said in the article: "in view of its effectiveness and safety, we recommend the use of curcumin extract as an interventional therapy drug in patients with prediabetes." But diabetes experts say it's too early to take curcumin supplements According to Constance Brown Riggs, a registered diabetes educator and spokesperson at the school of nutrition, the problems in the trial include too short the trial process, not significant efficacy, the impact of changes in diet and living habits, the quality and quantity of raw materials in supplements, and the cost of the trial, etc He also suggested that people try Asian cooking And if curcumin does control the risk of diabetes, the reason is not clear The researchers found that supplements may improve the function of B cells in the pancreas, which in turn promotes the release of the blood glucose regulating hormone insulin They speculated that the anti-inflammatory effect of curcumin might protect cells from damage.