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Curcumin-Piperine May Improve Oxidative Stress in Diabetic Retinopathy

Última actualización 6 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Curcumin-piperine significantly increased total antioxidant capacity (0.86 ± 0.66 vs. 0.45 ± 0.89; P = 0.022)

The study evaluated the effects of curcumin-piperine supplementation on oxidative stress and kidney function in diabetic retinopathy patients, finding significant improvements in antioxidant capacity and creatinine levels.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

The study evaluated the effects of curcumin-piperine supplementation on oxidative stress and kidney function in diabetic retinopathy patients, finding significant improvements in antioxidant capacity and creatinine levels.

Clinical relevance

These findings are significant as they highlight a potential therapeutic role for curcumin-piperine in reducing oxidative stress and improving kidney function in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Given the increasing prevalence of diabetes and its complications, such as retinopathy, identifying effective dietary supplements could enhance patient care and outcomes.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of the intervention might not capture long-term effects. No significant effects observed on several other health markers.

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Sepide A, Alireza D, Amirhossein S, et al. Curcumin-Piperine Supplementation Improves Oxidative Stress and Reduces Creatinine in Diabetic Retinopathy. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences : The Official Journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. 2024;29:64. doi:10.4103/jrms.jrms_174_24

Efectos Principales

Curcumin-piperine significantly increased total antioxidant capacity (0.86 ± 0.66 vs. 0.45 ± 0.89; P = 0.022)

Curcumin-piperine significantly increased superoxide dismutase levels (0.77 ± 2.11 vs. -0.45 ± 3.08; P = 0.031)

Curcumin-piperine decreased serum creatinine levels (-0.04 ± 0.16 vs. 0.03 ± 0.05; P = 0.042)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Curcumin plus piperine and Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), C-reactive protein, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and 7 more.

Primary intervention

Curcumin plus piperine

Primary outcomes

  • Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
  • C-reactive protein
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

10

Evidence pairs

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 10 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Curcumin Supplements and Fasting Glucose

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Curcumin Supplements and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers

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Curcumin Supplements and Inflammatory Markers

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Core evidence

Study findings

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Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

Curcumin plus piperine → Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

Curcumin plus piperine → Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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C-reactive protein

Curcumin plus piperine → C-reactive protein

Curcumin plus piperine → C-reactive protein

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Curcumin plus piperine → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Curcumin plus piperine → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Malondialdehyde (MDA)

Curcumin plus piperine → Malondialdehyde (MDA)

Curcumin plus piperine → Malondialdehyde (MDA)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Optical coherence tomography

Curcumin plus piperine → Optical coherence tomography

Curcumin plus piperine → Optical coherence tomography

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Optical coherence tomography angiography

Curcumin plus piperine → Optical coherence tomography angiography

Curcumin plus piperine → Optical coherence tomography angiography

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Serum creatinine

Curcumin plus piperine → Serum creatinine

Curcumin plus piperine → Serum creatinine

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)

Curcumin plus piperine → Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)

Curcumin plus piperine → Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC)

Curcumin plus piperine → Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC)

Curcumin plus piperine → Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Triglycerides

Curcumin plus piperine → Triglycerides

Curcumin plus piperine → Triglycerides

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Total antioxidant capacity increased by 0.86 nmol Trolox equivalent/mL (P = 0.022).
  • Superoxide dismutase activity improved by 0.77 U SOD activity/mL (P = 0.031).
  • Serum creatinine decreased by -0.04 mg/dL (P = 0.042).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy.
  • Individuals experiencing oxidative stress related to diabetes.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to populations outside the study group.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
  • Effects on other health markers were not significant.
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  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
  • Short duration of the intervention might not capture long-term effects.
  • No significant effects observed on several other health markers.

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Does Curcumin Supplements improve fasting glucose?

Strong Evidence

Curcumin Supplements may improve Fasting Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

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  • Population details are unavailable.
3 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Curcumin Supplements improve inflammatory markers?

Moderate Evidence

Curcumin Supplements may improve Inflammatory Markers.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    C-reactive protein

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Curcumin Supplements improve oxidative stress markers?

Moderate Evidence

Curcumin Supplements appears to improve Oxidative Stress Markers.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Malondialdehyde (MDA)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.

Limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Curcumin Supplements improve adipokine and angiogenic markers?

Moderate Evidence

Curcumin Supplements appears to improve Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

  2. 2

    Triglycerides

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

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2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026
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