Tuberculosis: what we know about treatments people ask about
How far testing has got for each one in Tuberculosis. This is what we know today, not advice.
How far testing has got
The step says how far testing has got, not that it works.
Fasting and fasting-mimicking diet
Tested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.
Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 22 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Large trials
High-dose vitamin C
Tested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.
Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 89 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Large trials
Metformin
Tested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.
Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 49 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Large trials
Statins
Tested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.
Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 25 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Large trials
Vitamin D
Tested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.
Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 280 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Large trials
Ketogenic diet
First small studies in people, mainly to check safety and the dose.
Phase 1, early Phase 1 or Phase 1/2 trial on record.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 2 sources · 4 Nov 2026
First trials in people
Cannabis and cannabinoids (CBD, THC)
Single case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.
Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 7 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Reports in people
Curcumin (turmeric)
Single case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.
Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 20 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Reports in people
Hyperthermia
Single case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.
Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 8 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Reports in people
Ivermectin
Single case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.
Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 5 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Reports in people
Mebendazole
Single case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.
Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 1 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Reports in people
Melatonin
Single case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.
Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 6 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Reports in people
Mistletoe extract
Single case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.
Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 2 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Reports in people
Dichloroacetate (DCA)
Tested on cells in a lab dish only.
In-vitro and cell-line studies only.
Worked out by a fixed rule from 1 sources · 4 Nov 2026
Lab studies only
Not medical advice. Talk to the care team before changing treatment. Thinking of paying for it? Read this first