A recent research has found that a particular compound found in turmeric can help the brain heal post-damage or disease. It is a very special ingredient that has long been used in Indian dishes, particularly the curry. Besides adding flavor to the curry, it is a very good antioxidant, which can fend off cancer cells in addition to reducing inflammation. Lately, brain healing has also been added to its long list of health benefits.
According to this study, turmeric encourages the growth of nerve cells. This gives the brain more tools and nutrition to repair itself in case of damage and disease. Hence, further working on this study may help researchers in treating strokes and Alzheimer’s.
This study has been conducted in the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine in Germany. The scientists performed brain scans on rats before and after they were injected with turmeric. They came to know that certain parts of brain, which are responsible for nerve cell growth, were more active once the body was introduced to turmeric.
In another study, the scientists had glazed stem cells with turmerone (a compound naturally found in turmeric). While stem cells have the property to become any other type of brain cell and adopt their functionality; dipping them in turmeric made them function even faster. The cells were more prolific this way while their conversion into certain types of cells was much rapid.
The studies were conducted on rats though, and it is still not clear if they are true for humans too. However, further study should be conducted on the matter to be sure.
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