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  • Nutritional Science
  • Endocrinology

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  • Curcumin, a polyphenol from turmeric, shows promise for metabolic diseases.
  • Leptin, an adipokine, regulates appetite and metabolic status.
  • Curcumin's effect on leptin levels requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of curcumin supplementation on leptin levels.
  • To synthesize existing evidence through a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
  • Searched major scientific databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar).
  • Used random-effects model for quantitative data synthesis.

Main Results:

  • Meta-analysis of four studies (five treatment arms) revealed a significant decrease in plasma leptin concentrations.
  • Standardized Mean Difference: -0.69 (95% CI: -1.16, -0.23), p=0.003.
  • No evidence of publication bias was detected.

Conclusions:

  • Curcumin supplementation is associated with reduced leptin levels.
  • This reduction may represent a mechanism underlying curcumin's metabolic benefits.
  • Further research can explore curcumin's therapeutic potential in metabolic disorders.