Review of the effect of curcumin on neuroinflammation caused by COVID-19. Authors note that curcumin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, neuroprotective, and immune-modulating properties that may be helpful before and after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Some studies suggest curcumin can inhibit inflammatory signaling pathways and pro-inflammatory cytokines induced by COVID-19 neuroinflammation. However, authors note that techniques to improve bioavailability are very important due to factors like poor solubility, chemical instability, and rapid metabolism.
Teixeira et al., 31 Dec 2023, peer-reviewed, 5 authors.