While the clinical trial is still underway, one University of North Carolina scientist says the benefits shown by curry in reducing the onset of memory loss and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease could benefit many.

Professor Murali Doraiswamy told the Daily Record that the spice chemical "curcumin homes in on these plaques and dissolves them and prevents them from building up again," adding that when used two to three times a week, it was promisingly linked to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

He added that it’s not a "magic bullet," for those who engage in unhealthy lifestyle habits such as smoking, but could benefit those who are already taking steps to maintain their wellbeing, according to the news provider.

It’s the newest piece of research that supports curcumin as a potential supplement for those looking to limit the risk of a variety of conditions, including obesity and diabetes.

Researchers at both Columbia University Medical Center and Tufts University have released studies linking the spice extract to reduce the ability for fat tissue to accumulate, and at Columbia researchers found that it also had anti-inflammatory properties helpful in combating the effects of diabetes.