New Study: Turmeric Compound Boosts Regeneration of Brain Stem Cells

A new study published September 26, 2014 in the Stem Cell Research & Therapy journal suggests that a component of turmeric, aromatic (ar-) turmerone, induces and increases neural stem cell proliferation.
A bioactive compound found in turmeric promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain, reveals new research published today in the open access journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy. The findings suggest aromatic turmerone could be a future drug candidate for treating neurological disorders, such as stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.
Turmeric is a herbaceous perennial plant in the ginger family, native to southeast India.
The orange-yellow powder from its ground roots …read more