Researchers at Monash University in Melbourne , Australia , conducted a study that was published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. They found that daily consumption of a gram of turmeric powder provides short-term memory improvement.
“Our results with turmeric are consistent with these observations as it appears to affect cognitive function where there is disordered energy metabolism and insulin resistance,” said researcher Mark Wohlquist .
Turmeric is used as a spice and is the basis of traditional Asian cuisine and healing therapies.
The yellow spice is the main ingredient in curry powder and gives it its brilliant color. Here are some other benefits:
- natural liver cleanser
- purifies the blood
- prevents free radical damage
- prevents premature aging
Turmeric and Memory: 6 Hour Improvement
“We found that this modest breakfast supplement improved working memory within six hours in older adults with prediabetes,” Wolkvist explained.
The study included adults aged 60 years and over who had recently been diagnosed with prediabetes but were not receiving any therapy. Diabetes is usually associated with memory loss.
Participants ate white bread and took a gram of turmeric or a placebo.
They tested their memory before and after eating. Curcumin
Curcumin reduces the risk of dementia. A study conducted at Duke University showed that this curcuminoid alters the brain and counteracts the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Curcumin attacks amyloid plaques , which are known be a major cause of brain damage.
“There is very strong evidence that curcumin binds to plaque , and basic animal studies designed to produce human amyloid plaque have shown benefits. You can modify a mouse so that in about 12 months its brain will be riddled with plaques. If you feed this rat a diet rich in curcumin , it dissolves these plaques. The same diet prevented young mice from forming new plaques,” said researcher Murali Doraiswami.
Changes in diet and exercise are the main ways to prevent this terrible disease. And yes , make sure you eat curry more often and add turmeric to your meals.
Studies have shown that turmeric can:
- prevent cancer
- improved cancer prognosis
- treats arthritis
- improved heart health
- reduce body fat
How to use it?
- Add a pinch of turmeric to your meals , rice , quinoa, and salads.
- Drink turmeric tea or latte ( add a pinch of black pepper for increased bioavailability).
- Eat turmeric broth.
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