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Curcumin Efficacy

The efficacy of curcumin in improving cognitive function, with mixed results from small studies and a 2016 randomized trial.

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Jan 7, 2026
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Which cognitive‑health supplements have randomized, peer‑reviewed clinical evidence supporting efficacy?

Randomized, peer‑reviewed trials provide credible evidence for a small set of cognitive‑health supplements—most notably long‑term multivitamin‑mineral (MVM) supplements and certain herbal extracts suc...

Jan 15, 2026

What peer‑reviewed clinical trials have tested natural formulas for mild cognitive impairment and what were their conflicts of interest?

Randomized, peer‑reviewed trials have tested a range of natural formulas and supplements in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) — including Ginkgo biloba, saffron, curcumin, blueberry and othe...

Jan 11, 2026

Which nutraceuticals have randomized, double-blind trials showing improvements in working memory or attention?

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials have reported improvements in working memory or attention for several nutraceuticals—most consistently for Bacopa monnieri, some Ginkgo biloba trial...

Jan 7, 2026

Have any randomized controlled trials tested spice and honey combinations in Alzheimer’s or vascular dementia?

No randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have tested combined spice‑and‑honey interventions specifically for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or vascular dementia; the clinical literature contains RCTs of indiv...

Jan 7, 2026

What doses and formulations of curcumin have shown memory benefits in randomized trials?

Randomized trials that reported memory benefits used specially formulated, higher‑bioavailability curcumin products rather than raw turmeric: notable positive findings came from Theracurmin at 90 mg t...