Studies show that curcumin in turmeric can inhibit the enzyme xanthine oxidase, the main ingredient in uric acid, while reducing oxidative stress that is harmful to kidney cells.
According to a report by the US National Center for Complementary and integrative Medicine (NCCIH), curcumin helps reduce inflammatory reactions and may improve kidney function in patients with mild uric acid.
A clinical trial published in the Journal of Inflammation Research in 2023 also found that using curcumin for 8 weeks significantly reduced urate levels in the blood in participants with a history of increased uric acid.
Dr. Scott J. Zashin, a rheumatoid specialist at the University of Texas (USA), shared: Curcumin has a relatively strong anti-inflammatory effect, helping to control uric acid levels and relieve joint pain in gout patients. However, it should be seen as a supportive measure, and cannot replace treatment."
However, experts also warn against abusing functional foods containing curcumin. Dr. David Katz, Director of the Yale-Griffin Preventive Medicine Research Institute (USA), emphasized: "Using turmeric in cooking is safe, but taking high doses or products of unknown origin can damage the liver, especially in people with underlying diseases".
