CRP and rheumatoid arthritis: The curcuminoid–turmeric matrix formulation (containing 50% total curcuminoids (41.2% Cu, 7.3% De, and 1.5% Bis), 3% essential oils, 2% protein, and 40% total carbohydrates) reduced the levels of C-reactive protein and rheumatoid factor, as well as the rate of erythrocyte sedimentation, and lowered disease activity scores/indexes in patients with RA, with no serious adverse side effects [45,46].