Evidence supporting the use of: Turmeric
For the health condition: Alzheimer's Disease

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Turmeric (Curcuma longa), and specifically its active compound curcumin, has been investigated for its potential benefits in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) primarily due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Scientific interest is based on preclinical studies showing that curcumin can modulate several pathological processes associated with AD, such as amyloid-beta plaque aggregation, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress. In animal models, curcumin has demonstrated the ability to reduce amyloid pathology and improve cognitive function.

However, human clinical evidence remains limited and mixed. Several small-scale randomized controlled trials have assessed the effects of curcumin supplementation in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease or cognitive impairment. Some studies reported modest improvements in cognitive function or biomarkers of AD, while others found no significant benefit compared to placebo. A key challenge is curcumin’s poor bioavailability in humans, which may limit its effectiveness in clinical settings.

Overall, while there is a scientific rationale and preliminary evidence supporting turmeric’s potential in AD, current human data are insufficient and inconsistent to recommend it as a primary treatment. Larger, well-designed trials are needed to clarify its efficacy and optimal formulations. Thus, the scientific evidence supporting turmeric for Alzheimer's is rated as low to moderate (2/5), and its use should be considered experimental.

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Acai berry
Acetyl L-carnitine
Akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anthocyanins
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
berberine
berry flavor
beta caryophyllene
Bifidobacterium longum
black garlic
black tea
blueberry
broccoli
butyrate triglyceride
caffeine
Cannabis sativa oil
caprylic acid
catechins
Chinese salvia root
chokeberry
choline
cinnamon
citicoline
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
curcumin
cyclodextrin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
fish oil
fish protein
flavonols
gamma tocopherol
genistein
ginkgo biloba
ginseng
glycerophosphocholine (GPC)
grape
green tea
hemp oil
hesperetin
hesperidin
huperzine A
l-carnitine
L-carnosine
L-serine
L-theanine
Lentinula edodes mycelia
lion's mane
lutein
luteolin
lycopene
magnesium
Marine lipid
Matcha
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
Melatonin
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
Naringin
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
phenolic compounds
phosphatidylcholine
phosphatidylserine
phospholipids
phytocannabinoids
polygala root
pomegranate
pregnenolone
butyric acid
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
quercetin
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
rhizome
rosemary
saffron
sage
SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine disulfate p-toluensulfate)
selenium
sulforaphane glucosinolate
tocotrienols
Trans-pterostilbene
tributyrin
ubiquinol
Urolithin A
Vinpocetine
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
Mulberry
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
gastrodia
Tinospora cordifolia
lingzhi
Morus
ferulic acid
cistanche
ganoderma
royal jelly
terpene lactones
polyphenols
herbal blend (proprietary)
Algae
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl-amino) ethoxyphosphonic acid
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
anserine
avocado
Agmatine
Acetylcholine
amentoflavone
Acacetin
alpha-lipoic acid
astragaloside
ampelopsin
aniracetam
apocynin
black seed
bilobalide
butylphthalide
beta-hydroxybutyrate
Bacopin
baicalein
benfotiamine
Basidiomycota
brahmi
Bacopa
Bifidobacteria
bacoside
baicalin
caffeic Acid
centrophenoxine
Camellia sinensis
caryophyllene
Cinnamomum
crocin
Carnosine
catalpol
cyanidin
Curcuminoid
curcumen
Chinese Ligustrum berry
creatine
Curcuma
C-phycocyanin
Convolvulus prostratus
crocetin
cytidine
carnosic acid
cannabigerol
docosahexaenoic Acid
decursin
dihydrolipoic acid
epicatechin
ellagic acid
ergothioneine
eicosapentaenoic acid
estrogen
Ecklonia
flavonoids
fo-ti
fish
fatty acids
fungus
flavanones
flavans
flavonones
flavanols
flavones
gallic acid
Ginsenosides
garcinol
ginkgetin
galantamine
Gypenoside
gallate
ginkgolides
ginkgo flavone glycoside
Ginkgoside
ginkgoheteroside
Glucoraphanin
gastrodin
Honokiol
Hyperoside
Hericenones
hydroxytyrosol
hericium mushroom
hemp
Homotaurine
iridoids
isoliquiritigenin
isovitexin
icariin
Kaempferol
ketone salts
Lycium
lipids
Maslinic acid
Methylcobalamin
mangiferin
Mulberroside A
Myricitrin
Monoterpenes
Myricetin
Monounsaturated fat
malvidin
Marine fat
Methoxylated flavones
magnolol
NADH
Norvaline
Naringenin
Nigella seed
Nobiletin
Nervonic acid
Oleuropein
Osthole
Phycocyanin
pyrroloquinoline quinone
Piperine
polysaccharides
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Polydatin
polyunsaturated fat
punicalagins
paeoniflorin
Pycnogenol
Phytoestrogens
polymethoxylated flavones
Polygala
Peptides
rosmarinic acid
Schizochytrium Oil
Solanaceae
Soy
Schizochytrium
Selenocysteine
Salmon Oil
Salidroside
Syringic acid
Shankhpushpi
Salvianolic acid
Shogaol
Schisandrins
Shilajit
Safranal
S-allylcysteine
Sarcosine
Stilbenoid
Sulforaphane
Terpenoids
Tumerone
Taxifolin
Triterpenes
Tangeretin
Trehalose
Taurine
Theaflavin
Turmerones
Tremella
Uncaria
Ursolic Acid
Uridine
Withanolides
Wogonin
Walnut
Xanthohumol
Xanthophyll
Xylaria nigripes

Other health conditions supported by turmeric

Abdominal Pain
Abrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Adenitis
Afterbirth Pain
Age Spots
Aging (prevention)
Allergies (food)
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Blood in Stool
Body Odor
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Bursitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Carbuncles
Cartilage Damage
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chest Pain
Chicken Pox
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Circulation (to the brain)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
Colon (spastic)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Convulsions
Corns
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cradle Cap
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Cystic Breast Disease
Cysts
Dandruff
Debility
Dementia
Denture Sores
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Diphtheria
Dislocation
Diverticulitis
Duodenal Ulcers
Dyspepsia
Edema
Endometriosis
Enteritis
Epstein Barr Virus
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Eyesight (poor)
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatigue
Fatty Liver Disease
Fever
Fibroids (uterine)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibrosis
Free Radical Damage
Fungal Infections
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
Gangrene
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Gastritis
Giardia
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Glands (swollen lymph)
Glaucoma
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Gonorrhea
Gout
Halitosis
Hangover
Hashimoto's Disease
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Hemochromatosis
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Hepatitis
Hernias
Herpes
Impetigo
Indigestion
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
Injuries
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Itching (rectal)
Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knees (weak)
Laryngitis
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Leucorrhea
Leukemia
Lice
Ligaments (torn or injured)
Liver Detoxification
Lupus
Lyme Disease
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Lymphoma
Macular Degeneration
Malaria
Mastitis
Measles
Melanoma
Memory and Brain Function
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
Mood Swings
Multiple Sclerosis
Mumps
Muscular Dystrophy
Nephritis
Nerve Damage
Neuralgia and Neuritis
Oral Surgery
Ovarian Pain
Overacidity
Pain (general remedies for)
Paralysis
Parasites (general)
Pets (supplements for)
Phlebitis
Pleurisy
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pneumonia
Polyps
Psoriasis
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scabies
Scars / Scar Tissue
Sciatica
Scratches and Abrasions
Senility
Skin (infections)
Slivers
Snake Bite
Sprains
Staph Infections
Stiff Neck
Stye
Tendonitis