# Curcumin May Ease Prostate Symptoms in Aging Men on Standard Drugs

*Curcumin versus placebo in benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.*

- **Evidence Level**: Moderate
- **Publication Types**: Journal Article, Review
- **Journal**: European journal of clinical pharmacology
- **Sample Size**: 697 men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (6 studies)
- **Authors**: Santana DS, Porto BC, Cardoso RB, Lopes GMM, Gimenez LGS, Passerotti CC, Maia R, Almeida FG, da Silva Sardenberg RA, da Cruz JAS
- **Published**: 2026-06-05
- **Topics**: curcumin, prostate health, men's health
- **DOI**: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-026-04093-9
- **Original Source**: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42247029/

## Summary

Many aging men struggle with an enlarged prostate and the bathroom troubles that come with it. Looking at six studies, men who added curcumin to their usual prostate medication saw their symptoms improve more than those on placebo. They also had better urine flow and slightly smaller prostates. The studies varied a lot, so bigger trials are still needed.

## Practical Takeaway

This review suggests curcumin may help ease prostate symptoms alongside standard treatment.

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