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Researchers at the University of Arizona are about to start a human clinical trial that could help determine whether turmeric reduces the painful effects of rheumatoid arthritis. Leading the trial is BIO5 member Dr. Janet Funk, who has been studying the

Dr. Janet Funk speaks to Arizona Public Media about her upcoming clinical trial regarding the effectiveness of turmeric for preventing and treating rheumatoid arthritis.

A UA research team has found that turmeric, a spice known for it's anti-inflammatory properties, is as effective for treating arthritis as some pharmaceuticals. The team, led by Dr. Janet Funk, member of the BIO5 Institute, is now moving the project from