Curcumin Increases Cognitive Function in Seniors

Turmeric, the deep gold spice which lends such distinctive color and flavor to dishes throughout India and other parts of Southeast Asia, is perhaps one of the best-studied spices on the planet. Most people are aware of the fact that turmeric has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been tested and found effective for ailments as diverse as Type 2 diabetes, arthritis and other chronic inflammatory conditions as well as certain forms of cancer. Curcumin, the active component in turmeric, is largely credited for these amazing health benefits, and now new research, coming out of the Swinburne University of …read more