Lifestyle modification, particularly aerobic exercise and dietary
modification, has a favorable effect on vascular aging. Curcumin
exhibits known anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects.
Therefore, it is plausible to hypothesize that curcumin improves
arterial compliance. Maeda et al. investigated the effects of
curcumin (Theracurmin) ingestion alone and in combination with
aerobic exercise training on arterial compliance in postmenopausal
women. A total of 51 postmenopausal women were assigned to
four groups: placebo, Theracurmin, exercise and placebo (EX +
placebo), and exercise and Theracurmin (EX + Theracurmin).
Theracurmin or placebo was orally ingested for 8 weeks. The
exercise groups underwent moderate aerobic exercise training for
8 weeks [30].