The use of spices turmeric 1-2 times a week protects against the development of Alzheimer’s disease, Swedish scientists said.
Researchers from Linkoping University conducted tests on fruit flies, giving them curcumin (the key compound in turmeric). As a result, the duration of life of insects is increased by 75%.
PROGFEST: WHO ARE YOU IN THE WORLD OF SCIENCE?
Today curcumin has been actively studied as a potential cure for many diseases, the scientific community and then tells the public about its powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiplatelet properties. Here are the most important facts about the benefits of turmeric.
Turmeric stimulates the production of BDNF hormone responsible for the development of neurons, and fights degenerative processes in the brain.
Recipe nutty drink with turmeric
Ingredients
- A glass of almond (or any other nut milk
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 3 tsp maple syrup
- seeds of 1 vanilla pod
- half tsp mixture of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
Recipe
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Preheat to the desired temperature. Most importantly, do not boil.
PASS TESTS FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Scientists explain that Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes the dementia associated with the accumulation of amyloid protein. Curcumin accelerates the formation of nerve fibers, reducing the amount of oligomerov (molecules) that harm nerve cells.
Impact on oligomery may become a new method for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. A mixture of spices curry is of Indian origin, and in this country the number of patients with this diagnosis is much lower than in some other countries.
Photo and recipe:howtogreen