The effects of curcuminoids on lipids were not found to be dependent on the duration of supplementation .
Conclusion : This meta- analysis has shown that curcuminoid therapy significantly reduces plasma triglycerides and increases HDL-C levels
ABSTRACT Objective : The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to determine and clarify the impact of curcuminoids on  serum lipid levels .
Highly absorptive curcumin reduces serum atherosclerotic low-density lipoprotein levels in patients with mild COPD
Purpose COPD is mainly caused by tobacco smoking and is associated with a high frequency of coronary artery disease . There is growing recognition that the inflammation in COPD is not only confined to the lungs but also involves the systemic circulation and can impact nonpulmonary organs , including blood vessels . α1-antitrypsin – low-density lipoprotein ( AT-LDL ) complex is an oxidatively modified LDL that accelerates atherosclerosis . Curcumin , one of the best-investigated natural products , is a powerful antioxidant . However , the effects of curcumin on AT-LDL remain unknown . We hypothesized that Theracurmin ® , a highly absorptive curcumin with improved bioavailability using a drug delivery system , ameliorates the inflammatory status in subjects with mild COPD . Patients and methods This is a r and omized , double-blind , parallel-group study . Subjects with stages I – II COPD according to the Japanese Respiratory Society criteria were r and omly assigned to receive 90 mg Theracurmin ® or placebo twice a day for 24 weeks , and changes in inflammatory parameters were evaluated . Results There were no differences between the Theracurmin ® and placebo groups in terms of age , male/female ratio , or body mass index in 39 evaluable subjects . The percent changes in blood pressure and hemoglobin A1c and LDL-cholesterol , triglyceride , or high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels after treatment were similar for the two groups . However , the percent change in the AT-LDL level was significantly ( P=0.020 ) lower in the Theracurmin ® group compared with the placebo group . Conclusion Theracurmin ® reduced levels of atherosclerotic AT-LDL , which may lead to the prevention of future cardiovascular events in mild COPD subjects
The effects of curcuminoids on lipids were not found to be dependent on the duration of supplementation .
Conclusion : This meta- analysis has shown that curcuminoid therapy significantly reduces plasma triglycerides and increases HDL-C levels
ABSTRACT Objective : The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to determine and clarify the impact of curcuminoids on  serum lipid levels .