薑黄素改善大腦長期認知能力
Curcumin Supplementation May Impart Long-Term Cognitive Benefit
薑黄素改善大腦長期認知能力
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· Curcumin, a bioactive ingredient in the spice turmeric, has over 160
potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and anticancer benefits
· Recent research
suggests curcumin may have long-term effects on your cognitive function by protecting against brain inflammation. By boosting
mood, it may also help prevent depression
· Compared to controls, patients who
took 90 mg of curcumin for 18 months experienced a 28 percent improvement in memory; brain scans also
show they had less brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease
· Research also suggests curcumin may
offer potent protection against cancer, and it’s been shown to enhance conventional
cancer treatments such as chemotherapy
· Consumed alone in its raw form,
bioavailability of curcumin is poor;
however, there are formulas and methods
that improve absorption. The addition
of piperine can increase absorption
of curcumin by 2,000 percent
Dr. Mercola