Household spice turmeric could help to cure Alzheimer’s disease. So says a study by researchers from the University of California. Turmeric is the spice that gives some Indian food its bright color, and it has long been labeled as a “superfood” due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Now UCLA researchers are claiming that curcumin, found in turmeric, can help to improve brain function and that it might help those suffering from depression.
The research, published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, suggests that daily consumption of curcumin led to significant memory and attention benefits in the study group of adults aged between 51 and 84-years-old. The UCLA study set out to examine whether curcumin’s anti-inflammatory properties may protect the brain from neurodegeneration. The study conducted tests and scans with non-demented adults, some of whom took curcumin daily, while others were given a placebo.
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