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showed improved memory and thought It can cross the blood brain barrier, which
processes. enables it to act on the neuro transmitters
Another study performed PET and synapses. It decreases the Beta-amyloid
scans on cognitively impaired elderly plaques, delays the degradation of neurons,
patients treated with curcumin; showed improving the overall memory in patients
significantly less amyloid-beta plaque with AD.
formation, which is associated with It also increases the levels of BDNF brain-
cognitive dysfunction. derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which
is a type of growth hormone that functions
in your brain, maintaining and increasing
the neurons.
Dosage
About 0 – 3 mg/ kg is an accepted dosage.
Curcumin, as a spice, is not easily soluble
in the body. It is fat soluble, though, so
it is advisable to stir fry it in oil, before
consuming it.
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can help Piperine, a constituent of black pepper,
relieve symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease also aids in the absorption of curcumin.
Alzheimer’s disease Adding black pepper to your meals, along
AD is a neuro degenerative disease with turmeric, is recommended.
characterised by memory loss, cognitive There is active research and trials
dysfunction and impulsive behaviour. being carried out to study the effects
Oxidative stress, free radicals, and benefits of turmeric and curcumin
beta amyloid plaques and abnormal in various diseases and conditions. It is
inflammatory reactions contribute to really fascinating to see modern medicine
Alzheimer’s disease pathology. recognising and using a spice…something
Curcumin, being an anti-inflammatory being practiced here since the ancient
and antioxidant, helps relieve symptoms of times!!
Alzheimer’s.
Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties and relieves Curcumin protects the eye from excessive dryness, and is
joint complaints also said to prevent glaucoma
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