Amir Mehdi Iranshahi , Mahdi Amirpour , Soraya Babaie , Azizeh Farshbaf-Khalili , Alireza Ostadrahimi
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Patients were allocated to four groups stratified by bone density. During the 6-month intervention, the NS group took an NS oil capsule and a CUR placebo capsule daily. The CUR group consumed a CUR capsule and an NS placebo capsule daily. The NS-CUR group received a CUR capsule and an NS oil capsule daily. The placebo group received two microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) capsules daily. The serum concentrations of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were determined.</div></div><div><h3>Result</h3><div>The serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and hs-CRP significantly declined in the NS group (<em>p</em> < 0.001), CUR (<em>p</em> < 0.001, <em>p</em> < 0.001, <em>p</em> = 0.001, res<em>p</em>ectively), and NS-CUR (<em>p</em> < 0.001) groups compared to baseline. Between-group analyses revealed that IL-6 and TNF-α showed significant reductions in the NS, CUR, and NS-CUR groups (<em>p</em> < 0.001) compared to placebo. Despite significant reductions in hs-CRP in the NS and NS-CUR groups (<em>p</em> = 0.001, <em>p</em> < 0.001, respectively), no significant differences were identified between the CUR and placebo groups (<em>p</em> = 0.096).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The supplementation of CUR, NS, and NS-CUR modulated IL-6, TNF-α, and hs-CRP levels. 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The serum concentrations of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were determined.</div></div><div><h3>Result</h3><div>The serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and hs-CRP significantly declined in the NS group (<em>p</em> < 0.001), CUR (<em>p</em> < 0.001, <em>p</em> < 0.001, <em>p</em> = 0.001, res<em>p</em>ectively), and NS-CUR (<em>p</em> < 0.001) groups compared to baseline. Between-group analyses revealed that IL-6 and TNF-α showed significant reductions in the NS, CUR, and NS-CUR groups (<em>p</em> < 0.001) compared to placebo. Despite significant reductions in hs-CRP in the NS and NS-CUR groups (<em>p</em> = 0.001, <em>p</em> < 0.001, respectively), no significant differences were identified between the CUR and placebo groups (<em>p</em> = 0.096).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The supplementation of CUR, NS, and NS-CUR modulated IL-6, TNF-α, and hs-CRP levels. 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Inflammatory biomarkers modulation in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial of the superiority of Co-supplementing curcumin nano-micelles and Nigella sativa
Background
Lasting inflammation, whether directly mediated by hormonal changes or induced by oxidative stress, has significant negative effects on bone health, potentially contributing to the development of postmenopausal osteopenia and osteoporosis. Anti-inflammatory herbal products, known for cost-effectiveness and safety, support bone remodeling. This study evaluates the efficacy of Curcumin Nano-micelles (CUR), Nigella sativa (NS), and their co-supplementation (NS-CUR) on serum inflammatory factors in postmenopausal women with osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Methods
A triple-blind randomized trial was conducted on 120 postmenopausal women. Patients were allocated to four groups stratified by bone density. During the 6-month intervention, the NS group took an NS oil capsule and a CUR placebo capsule daily. The CUR group consumed a CUR capsule and an NS placebo capsule daily. The NS-CUR group received a CUR capsule and an NS oil capsule daily. The placebo group received two microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) capsules daily. The serum concentrations of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were determined.
Result
The serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and hs-CRP significantly declined in the NS group (p < 0.001), CUR (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p = 0.001, respectively), and NS-CUR (p < 0.001) groups compared to baseline. Between-group analyses revealed that IL-6 and TNF-α showed significant reductions in the NS, CUR, and NS-CUR groups (p < 0.001) compared to placebo. Despite significant reductions in hs-CRP in the NS and NS-CUR groups (p = 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively), no significant differences were identified between the CUR and placebo groups (p = 0.096).
Conclusion
The supplementation of CUR, NS, and NS-CUR modulated IL-6, TNF-α, and hs-CRP levels. Moreover, the co-supplementation of NS and CUR significantly influenced inflammatory biomarkers.
期刊介绍:
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.