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Research Shows Turmeric May Improve Your Memory By Up To 28 Per Cent

*Updates spice rack.* - by Lucy Bode
  • 17 Sep 2019
Research Shows Turmeric May Improve Your Memory By Up To 28 Per Cent
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Turmeric is like the Swiss Army Knife of spices – it pretty much does it all. From reducing inflammation and easing symptoms of depression to lowering the risk of heart disease. But according to a new study, the benefits don’t stop there: thanks to curcumin (its primary ~magic~ ingredient) turmeric may boost our memory too.

Researchers out of UCLA recruited participants between the ages of 50 and 90 years old and asked half of the group to take a curcumin supplement twice daily over a period of 18 months. Every six months, they were subject to brain scans to track their Alzheimer’s risk.

At the end of the study, the participants’ brain function had increased by 28 per cent. In addition, they showed greater mental wellbeing than those who hadn’t been regularly consuming curcumin.

RELATED: Turmeric Could Help Treat Endometriosis, Says Study

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The best part? You can reap the same rewards by incorporating turmeric into your daily diet. Coz, even though the spice is not a concentrated dose of curcumin, the chemical compound still benefits the body in the same way.

If you're in need of a little culinary inspo, try our go-to turmeric smoothie. Your tastebuds (and gut health!) will thank you for it.

RELATED: The 6 Biggest Benefits Of Turmeric

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Lucy is Women Health’s digital editor, social media specialist and the go-to girl for all things holistic wellness. Her background as a journalist and passion for food, fitness and integrative medicine has led her to write for some of Australia’s leading publications over the course of her career.

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