Does Curcumin Increase Nitric Oxide? A Dual Effect on Vascular Health and Inflammation
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A 2017 study on healthy middle-aged and older adults found that 12 weeks of curcumin supplementation increased vascular nitric oxide bioavailability, improving endothelial function. This evidence begs the question: Does curcumin increase nitric oxide? The answer is nuanced, involving a dual mechanism influenced by physiological context.