An investigation of the effects of curcumin on anxiety and depression in obese individuals: A randomized controlled trial / 中国结合医学杂志
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
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(12): 332-338, 2015.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-310840
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effectiveness of curcumin, a natural polyphenolic compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, on the frequency of symptoms of anxiety and depression in obese individuals.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>In this double blind, cross-over trial, 30 obese subjects were randomized to receive either curcumin (1 g/day) or placebo for a period of 30 days. Following a wash-out interval of 2 weeks, each subject was crossed over to the alternative regimen for a further 30 days. Severity of anxiety and depression was assessed at baseline and at weeks 4, 6 and 10 of the trial using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scales, respectively.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Mean BAI score was found to be significantly reduced following curcumin therapy (P=0.03). However, curcumin supplementation did not exert any significant impact on BDI scores (P=0.7).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Curcumin has a potential anti-anxiety effect in individuals with obesity.</p>
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Main subject:
Anxiety
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Placebos
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Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
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Demography
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Curcumin
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Therapeutic Uses
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Depression
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Drug Therapy
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Obesity
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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