Curcumin for Alzheimer’s?
Derived from the Curcuma longa plant, Curcumin is a key constituent of Turmeric and has been used widely in traditional medicine. Turmeric has been associated with a richness of health benefits. Research studies have claimed the worth of this popular spice in treating stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. In fact the Turmeric root looks very much similar to the ginger root. It is the Turmeric root which is used as a spice and medicine, either fresh or dried and ground into a powder. Curcuminoids are the chemical compounds present in Turmeric that delivers a characteristic yellow colour to Turmeric.
The presence of a compound called Curcumin in Turmeric makes it so special; Curcumin is a known antioxidant, signifying that it can defend your body cells against damage resulting from free radicals. In addition, it exerts strong anti-inflammatory properties and helps in protecting the brain. Some studies propose that Alzheimer’s disease and mood disorders may be controlled by brain inflammation. Thus, Curcumin improves mood disorders by reducing the brain inflammation. It improves memory in middle-aged adults and even checks out the development of neurological disorders including dementia (AD starts as an inflammatory progression in the brain).