Curcumin: A Promising Natural Treatment for Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis
As a Functional Medicine practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand the debilitating effects that osteoporosis and osteoarthritis can have on my patients’ quality of life. While conventional treatments can help manage symptoms, they often come with unwanted side effects and fail to address the underlying causes of bone loss and joint degeneration. That’s why I’m excited to share the latest research on curcumin, a natural compound that shows tremendous promise for preventing and treating these conditions. Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric, a spice used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. In recent years, scientists have begun to uncover the multiple mechanisms curcumin supports bone health. The evidence is compelling: Curcumin supplementation has been shown to reduce bone turnover markers and increase bone mineral density in postmenopausal women...
