12.11.06
Indication: Cognitive function
Source: American Journal of Epidemiology, November 2006;164(9):898-906.
Research: Curcumin, from the curry spice turmeric, has been shown to possess potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and to reduce beta-amyloid and plaque burden in experimental studies, but epidemiologic evidence is lacking. The authors of this study investigated the association between usual curry consumption level and cognitive function in elderly Asians. In a population-based cohort of 1010 non-demented elderly Asian subjects aged 60-93 years in 2003, the authors compared Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores for three categories of regular curry consumption, taking into account known socio-demographic, health, and behavioral correlates of MMSE performance.
Results: Those who consumed curry "occasionally" and "often or very often" had significantly better MMSE scores than did subjects who "never or rarely" consumed curry. The authors reported tentative evidence of better cognitive performance from curry consumption in non-demented elderly Asians, which should be confirmed in future studies.
Source: American Journal of Epidemiology, November 2006;164(9):898-906.
Research: Curcumin, from the curry spice turmeric, has been shown to possess potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and to reduce beta-amyloid and plaque burden in experimental studies, but epidemiologic evidence is lacking. The authors of this study investigated the association between usual curry consumption level and cognitive function in elderly Asians. In a population-based cohort of 1010 non-demented elderly Asian subjects aged 60-93 years in 2003, the authors compared Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores for three categories of regular curry consumption, taking into account known socio-demographic, health, and behavioral correlates of MMSE performance.
Results: Those who consumed curry "occasionally" and "often or very often" had significantly better MMSE scores than did subjects who "never or rarely" consumed curry. The authors reported tentative evidence of better cognitive performance from curry consumption in non-demented elderly Asians, which should be confirmed in future studies.