Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Groundbreaking Study Finds Turmeric Extract Superior To Prozac For Depression




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Groundbreaking Study Finds Turmeric Extract Superior To Prozac For Depression



24th July 2013 By Sayer Ji Contributing Writer for Wake Up World A new study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research has confirmed for the first time in a randomized, controlled clinical trial that the primary polyphenol in turmeric – known as curcumin – is both safe and effective in treating serious states of depression.[1] The research was performed at the Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, and involved patients already diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). The objective of the trial was to compare the efficacy and safety of curcumin with fluoxetine (Prozac) in 60 patients diagnosed with MDD. Subjects were randomized to receive either a six week treatment with fluoxetine (20 mg) and curcumin (1000 mg), individually or in combination. Success of the treatment was evaluated using the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D17).






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