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Curcumin

Anti-inflammatory, but plain turmeric barely absorbs; only bioavailable forms have human data.

2/5· Small human trialsEstimated monthly cost: ≈ 15 €

Dose

500–1,000 mg bioavailable extract (Theracurmin, Meriva, BCM-95).

Timing

With food.

⚠ Cautions

With gallstones or anticoagulants ask a doctor; high doses rarely raise liver enzymes.

What it is

Turmeric's polyphenol; an NF-κB inhibitor.

What the evidence shows

18-month RCT (Theracurmin, n=40): better memory and lower amyloid signal on PET in non-demented older adults. In knee osteoarthritis, several RCTs show NSAID-like pain relief.

Goals

Brain, memoryHealthy years

Sources

Small GW et al. Memory and brain amyloid and tau effects of a bioavailable form of curcumin – RCT. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry (2018) ↗

Last reviewed: 6 September 2026

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