Spice of life? turmeric extract tested to protect new kidneys
NCT ID NCT03935958
Summary
This study is testing whether curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, can help people who have received a kidney transplant. Kidney transplant patients have a high risk of heart disease and often experience memory and thinking problems. Researchers want to see if taking curcumin can improve blood vessel health, reduce body-wide inflammation, and protect cognitive function in these patients.
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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