Written from the studies on PubMed, searched on 11 Nov 2026. Every number below comes from a study listed under Sources.
The claim
Posts online say that curcumin (turmeric) helps with ankylosing spondylitis.
Where research stands
We found 2 published papers on curcumin (turmeric) and ankylosing spondylitis. They were published between 2022 and 2022. None of them is a study in people. None was a study in animals, and none was only in cells in the lab. 2 papers are reviews that sum up other studies.
- 0In people
- 0In animals
- 0Only in the lab
What the studies found
We have not summed up these studies in words yet. The most important papers are listed under Sources.
Verdict
We found papers on curcumin (turmeric) and ankylosing spondylitis, but no study of it in people, in animals or in the lab.
Unproven means: it was only tested in animals or cells, or there is too little or mixed data from people. How we rate claims
What this means for you: There is no study to show whether it helps. Do not stop or change your medicines because of it. Ask your doctor before you start taking it.
Sources
- Curcumin and Curcuma longa Extract in the Treatment of 10 Types of Autoimmune Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 31 Randomized Controlled Trials.2022 · Front Immunol · Review
- Efficacy and Safety of Curcumin and Curcuma longa Extract in the Treatment of Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trial.2022 · Front Immunol · Review
