One Small Dose of Turmeric Could Boost Working Memory

Today, more and more people are using curcumin supplements to take advantage of the healing effects of this natural remedy. ( Newswire.net — October 26, 2018) Orlando, FL — There are vitamins and minerals believed to improve memory. However, there are also spices like turmeric that have been thought to be useful for improving brain health. One study shows a small dose of turmeric could boost working memory. This spice has long been believed to be rich in therapeutic substances due to the curcumin it contains. Curcumin is a phytochemical that is popularized by its healing agents. Some of these therapeutic agents are its antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Brain conditions are thought to increasingly affect many people from around the world today. This includes Alzheimer’s disease and brain cancer. There is also an increase in the prevalence of cognitively impairing metabolic dysregulations linked with type 2 diabetes. Curcumin has been believed to be a safer alternative to pharmaceutical drugs due to the pharmacological properties it contains. It is thought to be safer due to the fact that it doesn’t cause the side effects linked with medications. The Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition recently published a study titled “Turmeric improves post-prandial working memory in pre-diabetes independent of insulin.” In the study, it was found that this ancient India spice has a unique therapeutic profile that prevents cognitive impairment associated with pre-diabetes and dementia. The researchers had 48 participants who were 60 year olds. They were found to have newly recognized but untreated pre-diabetes. There was a placebo group and a group that received 1,000 mg of turmeric. There was also a group that received 1,000 mg of cinnamon and another group that received both cinnamon and turmeric. The study results showed that a […]

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