Turmeric compound could boost memory and mood
A twice-daily dose of curcumin — found in turmeric — has been found to improve memory and mood in older adults.
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Turmeric has been linked to a wealth of health benefits. Last year, for
example, Medical News Today reported on a study suggesting
that turmeric could help to treat pancreatic cancer, while other research claims
the popular spice may help to treat stroke and Alzheimer’s
disease.
It is turmeric’s abundance of a compound called curcumin that makes it so special. Studies have shown that curcumin is an antioxidant, meaning that it can protect our cells against damage caused by free radicals. It also has strong anti-inflammatory properties. More recent studies provide further evidence that curcumin can protect the brain.
At study baseline, all participants underwent standard cognitive tests, and these were repeated every 6 months throughout the study, as well as at the end of the study. Additionally, 30 of the subjects — 15 of whom who were receiving curcumin — had positron emission tomography (PET) scans of their brain at the beginning and end of the study.
Results revealed that the subjects who took curcumin twice daily demonstrated a 28 percent improvement in memory tests over the course of the study, while those who took the placebo showed no significant memory improvements. Subjects who received curcumin also experienced slight improvements in mood, unlike those who took the placebo.
According to Dr. Small and colleagues, a follow-up study is in the pipeline. It will involve a larger number of participants, including people with mild depression and individuals with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320732
What are your thoughts on non-meical treatments and their contribution to mental health?
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@calmDew1576 I think there are plenty of non-medicines that can be so helpful to our health! Sometimes, too much medication can have the reverse effect and it's important to remember that we have to take care of basic health too with exercise, healthy eating, and the right amount of sleep! Everything in balance!
@fruityPond7887 I couldn't agree more! Balance is the key. Nothing is good when a quantity is exceeded. Also self-care is very importnat in maintaining a healthy spirit and a good mood!
If we don't show ourselves that we're importnat and we deserve simple things such as good food and sleep, who will?
Thank you for reading and for sharing your thoughts!
@calmDew1576
I am so for non-medical treatments!1
I actually regularly order turmeric for my grandma. We find it so helpful for many things in my culture :D
Thanks for the post Dew<3💛✨
@innateJoy9602 This is so true! I love the benefits of turmeric. Try combining it with pepper as they complement each other heath-wise. Thank you for replying <3
Love that there are non-medical ways for mental health.
Where do I find this?
Never heard of it before
@bestMaple2045 Turmeric is an Indian spice contained in curry! You can find it anywhere basically. it's also available in a captule form as a supplement.
Thanks
@bestMaple2045 You're very welcome!
@calmDew1576 I'm Asian so we use turmeric in almost every meal. This article made me feel so much better. Thanks for sharing this!
@comfortableNight4463 I'm so glad about that Night, thank you for reading, I really appreciate it <3
@calmDew1576 You're most welcome! Thanks for sharing these wonderful articles! Keep it up.