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Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, reduces amyloid-beta plaques and cognitive deficits in Alzheimer's disease models by directly binding to and clearing plaques, with bioavailability issues addressed by new formulations.

Turmeric contains curcumin, which has shown promise in reducing amyloid plaques in animal models. However, standard curcumin supplements have poor bioavailability. If considering supplements, look for advanced formulations designed to improve absorption, but note that human clinical trials are still ongoing. Dietary turmeric is a safe and low-cost addition to an anti-inflammatory diet.

Dietary antioxidants (specifically tea catechins, apple polyphenols, blueberry anthocyanins, and soybean isoflavones) extend the mean lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster by upregulating endogenous antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT) and modulating longevity-related genes (Mth, Rpn11).

Incorporate antioxidant-rich foods like green tea, apples, blueberries, and soy into your diet. While this may support your body's natural defense against oxidative stress, it is not a guaranteed method for extending human lifespan, as current evidence is primarily from animal models.