Curcumin and Ibuprofen
Supplement–drug interaction evidence from the TruthStack database.
| Severity | MODERATE |
|---|---|
| Evidence Tier | Moderate |
| Interaction Type | BLEEDING RISK |
| Mechanism | PHARMACODYNAMIC |
| Last Reviewed | 2026-02-15 |
Summary
Both curcumin and ibuprofen have antiplatelet/anti-inflammatory effects. Combining may increase GI bleeding risk. Discuss with your prescriber or pharmacist.
CYP Enzyme Pathway Overlap
Curcumin and Ibuprofen share activity on the following CYP enzymes:
| Enzyme | Curcumin | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| CYP2C9 | INHIBITOR (MODERATE) | SUBSTRATE (STRONG) |
Shared Pharmacodynamic Endpoints
Both compounds influence the same physiological endpoints in the same direction:
| Endpoint | Direction | Curcumin | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFLAMMATION | DECREASE | STRONG | STRONG |
| PLATELET FUNCTION | DECREASE | MODERATE | MODERATE |
Cumulative effect on shared endpoints may exceed individual compound profiles. This is relevant to discussion with a prescribing clinician.
API Reference
GET https://api.truthstack.co/v1/check?c1=curcumin&c2=ibuprofen
Open, unauthenticated. Returns JSON. Developer documentation
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