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Efficacy of Tumeric as an Alternative Medicine According to GRADE* Ranking: Osteoarthritis Erosive [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Alzheimer's Disease [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]: Recommendation: Strongly in Favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of Alzheimers. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Moderate level of evidence Anorectal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Breast Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Cystic Fibrosis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Esophageal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Hypercholesterolaemia [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Osteoarthritis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Peptic Ulcer Disease [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of ulcers. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Postreptococcal Reactive Arthritis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Rheumatoid Arthritis [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of arthritis. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Stomach Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Colon Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Colorectal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Oral Cavity Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Kidney Transplantation [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in kidney transplants, decreasing the risk of organ rejection. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Squamous Cell Carcinoma [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Anal Cancer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Gastric Ulcer [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of ulcers. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Familial Hypercholesterolaemia [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Early laboratory studies show that turmeric may be of benefit in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. However, further studies are needed) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Acne Vulgaris: Recommendation: No recommendation (Tumeric root is a natural treatment however there is insignificant evidence that it is effective in treating acne vulgaris) Grade of Evidence: Very low level of evidence * www.gradeworkinggroup.org Public DiscussionNo discussions exist for this vitamin yet. You can be the first to create one!
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