Yes.[1] One gram of curcumin a day was shown to reduce anxiety when supplemented by people with obesity, compared to placebo in a cross-over study. Depression was also measured, but there was no significant effect.
Is there any human evidence concerning anxiolytic effects of curcumin?
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Yes, a study indicated that supplementing with 1 gram of curcumin daily reduced anxiety in participants with obesity, compared to a placebo. However, the study found no significant effect on depression.