Evidence supporting the use of: Curcuminoid (unspecified)
For the health condition: Alzheimer's Disease
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Curcuminoids, the active polyphenolic compounds found in turmeric (Curcuma longa), have been investigated for their potential neuroprotective effects, including in Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Scientific interest stems from their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-amyloidogenic properties. Laboratory studies have shown that curcuminoids can inhibit the aggregation of beta-amyloid plaques and reduce neuroinflammation in cell cultures and animal models. Some small-scale human studies and pilot clinical trials have explored curcumin supplementation in AD patients, generally finding it to be safe but with limited or mixed efficacy in improving cognitive outcomes. A notable challenge is curcumin’s poor bioavailability, which may limit its therapeutic effects in humans. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of available clinical trials suggest insufficient evidence to recommend curcuminoids for AD treatment, although some trials report mild benefits in cognitive function or biomarkers. Overall, while there is a scientific rationale and preliminary data supporting the investigation of curcuminoids in AD, robust clinical evidence demonstrating meaningful efficacy in humans is lacking. Thus, the use of curcuminoids in AD is based on promising preclinical and limited clinical data, but not on strong clinical validation.
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acai berryacetyl l-carnitine
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alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
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anthocyanins
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astaxanthin
berberine
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flavonols
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ginseng
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hesperetin
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l-serine
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marine lipid
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phenolic acids
phosphatidylcholine
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phospholipids
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Acne
Alzheimer's Disease
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Autoimmune Disorders
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Bruises (healing)
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Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
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Depression
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Diabetes
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Dyspepsia
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Endometriosis
Fatty Liver Disease
Free Radical Damage
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