Effect of Curcumin on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Male or female, aged 18 or older * Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematous according to the 2012 Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics Classification Criteria. * SLEDAI score of 6 or higher * Ability to take oral medication and be willing to adhere to the study drug regimen Exclusion Criteria: * 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