What is the recommended dosage for Curcumin?

General: 500-2,000 mg/day of enhanced bioavailability form; Cognitive Support: 90-180 mg/day Theracurmin or equivalent

What are the side effects of Curcumin?

Potential side effects include: Gastrointestinal discomfort (nausea, diarrhea), Headache, Skin rash (rare), Yellow staining of teeth with powder forms.

Curcumin is the primary bioactive compound in turmeric (Curcuma longa). It has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and has been studied for its potential neuroprotective effects, including supporting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels and reducing neuroinflammation.

What dosage of Curcumin has been used in brain health studies?

Cognitive studies have used 500 mg to 2,000 mg of curcumin daily. Bioavailability-enhanced formulations (such as those with piperine, phospholipids, or nanoparticle technology) are preferred because standard curcumin is poorly absorbed. Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.

What are the potential side effects of Curcumin?

Curcumin is generally well tolerated but may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, or diarrhea at high doses. It may interact with blood-thinning medications, diabetes drugs, and iron absorption. People with gallbladder disease should exercise caution. Consult your doctor.

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Aussi connu sous le nom de: Turmeric Extract, Diferuloylmethane, Theracurmin, Longvida, CurQfen

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La curcumine est le composé bioactif principal du curcuma ayant des propriétés anti-neuroinflammation et neuroprotection puissantes. Les formes de biodisponibilité améliorées franchissent la barrière hémato-encéphalique et peuvent réduire l'agrégation de l'amyloïde-bêta. Un essai contrôlé randomisé à l'UCLA sur 18 mois a trouvé que la curcumine biodisponible améliore les performances des tests de mémoire et réduit les signaux d'amyloïde/tau TEP cérébral chez les adultes non déments.

How It Works

Crosses the blood-brain barrier in enhanced forms; binds to amyloid-beta plaques reducing aggregation; reduces tau phosphorylation; exhibits potent anti-neuroinflammatory effects; stimulates hippocampal neurogenesis via BDNF upregulation.

Evidence For Conditions

Pathologie	Note	Études	Participants
Oxidative Stress & Neuroinflammation	B	15	1200	Voir →
Age-Related Cognitive Decline	B	10	800	Voir →
Memory Loss	C	8	600	Voir →

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal discomfort (nausea, diarrhea)
Headache
Skin rash (rare)
Yellow staining of teeth with powder forms

Drug & Supplement Interactions

Anticoagulants (may increase bleeding risk)
Antidiabetic drugs (may enhance blood sugar lowering)
CYP450 substrates (may affect drug metabolism)
Iron supplements (curcumin may chelate iron)

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Related Ingredients

Lutein & Zeaxanthin Resveratrol Astaxanthin Alpha-Lipoic Acid PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone)

En bref

Posologie: General: 500-2,000 mg/day of enhanced bioavailability form; Cognitive_Support: 90-180 mg/day Theracurmin or equivalent
Formes: capsule tablet powder liquid
Sources naturelles: Turmeric root (Curcuma longa)
Limite supérieure: Well-tolerated up to 8,000 mg/day; 12,000 mg/day short-term
Meilleur moment: With meals containing fat and black pepper (piperine) for absorption

Synthèse des preuves

Oxidative Stress & Neuroinflammation B

Age-Related Cognitive Decline B

Memory Loss C

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