Curcumin and Ginger May Help Memory, But Not Other Brain Functions
This review suggests curcumin and ginger compounds may be associated with memory improvements, though the evidence is weak.
Looking at 18 trials, researchers found that compounds from the ginger family, including curcumin and turmeric, modestly improved memory in adults. The same compounds did not help with attention, executive function, or overall thinking. The authors caution the evidence is shaky due to small studies and big differences in how curcumin was prepared.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: One author is a Frontiers editorial board member, but the journal states this did not affect peer review.
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