Conclusions https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ar

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Conclusions

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5637251/

Turmeric and curcumin may protect patients at risk of CVD through improving serum lipid levels. Curcumin may be used as a well-tolerated dietary adjunct to conventional drugs. Further research is required to resolve uncertainties related to dosage form, dose and medication frequency of curcumin.

Subjects who received turmeric and curcumin experienced a natural cardioprotective effect, with lowering of serum LDL-C and TG levels, as compared to subjects who did not. The efficacy of turmeric and curcumin on serum TC levels remains inconclusive, despite their superior efficacy observed in patients with MetS. A greater effect of turmeric extract in reducing serum TC levels may be observed in patients who are at risk of CVD; however, this finding needs to be confirmed in future studies. No significant change in serum HDL levels was observed.

Because curcumin’s poor bioavailability limits its absorption from dietary sources, novel formulations with enhanced bioavailability are probably required to control dyslipidemia more effectively.

Due to uncertainties related to dosage form, dose and medication frequency, it is premature to recommend the use of turmeric or curcumin in clinical settings. Nonetheless, the analysis does provide a synthesis of the currently available evidence and supports larger scale clinical trials of curcumin.

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But it is not premature enough to keep if off of my supplement shelf.

I use a Swanson's product: Tumeric, Boswella and Tart Cherry. But I'm going to look for a product with Bioperine for better absorption.