"... not only did the patients who were randomized to the active form of curcumin have improved memory function at 18 months, but they actually had less amyloid in specific parts of their brain that correlated with Alzheimer’s disease."
For anyone wanting to read more about Theracurmin, I think that this article would be a reasonable place to start (and then perhaps follow the embedded links for more information):
I have never taken curcumin because I already take high doses of DHA/EPA fish oil. Both fish oil and curcumin have blood thinning properties (be careful):
"Curcumin interferes in activity of drug metabolising enzymes. Therefore it is suggested to maintain 3-4 hour gap between taking curcumin and any medication. UMM states that curcumin can have drug interactions with blood thinning medications, stomach acid reducing drugs, blood sugar lowering drugs."
"If taking any medications, it is best to consult a doctor before taking curcumin supplements."
Thanks, Rich! Didn't know so my husband is taking both, EPA-DHA (Omega Genics 720) and Theracurmin*HP by Integrative. Guess he's got to stop Theracurmin which his doc did not prescribe, I DID.
The question is which one is more effective on PD? I know Turmeric crosses the BBB, does fish oil do the same?
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