Research is still in its infancy and more trials are needed to see what potential it has for humans. Dr Laura Phipps, from the charity Alzheimer's Research UK, told the BBC
that it was too early to decide whether or not the research will be groundbreaking. She
said: "It is not clear whether the results of this research would translate to people,
or whether the ability to generate new brain cells in this way would benefit people
with Alzheimer's disease." She added: "We'd need to see further studies to fully
understand this compound's effects in the context of a complex disease like
Alzheimer's. Until then, people shouldn't take this as a sign to stock up on supplies
of turmeric for the spice rack."