Inability to provide written consent for study participation

Use of curcumin supplements within 30 days of enrollment of study

Liver function disorders (AST/ALT \> 2.5x upper limit of normal)

Pregnancy or lactation

Known allergic reactions to turmeric

Subjects who are admitted for recent hospitalization within past 60 days

Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention within past 60 days

Subjects with end stage renal disease on dialysis

Subjects who lack the ability to provide consent

Effect of Curcumin on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus