{"id":7179,"date":"2018-03-02T17:30:51","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T22:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/68.183.58.104\/learn\/?p=7179"},"modified":"2021-07-22T17:07:24","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T21:07:24","slug":"why-your-brain-loves-curcumin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peachvitamins.com\/learn\/why-your-brain-loves-curcumin\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Brain Loves Curcumin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Curcumin is taking the world by storm. If you still aren\u2019t taking curcumin, read this article on the plethora of benefits that your brain could be receiving from this super herb.<\/span><\/p>\n

What we have known for some time now is that curcumin, which is derived from the turmeric root, has a remarkable ability to fight inflammation and oxidative stress. \u00a0What we\u2019re recently discovering is that it is wonderful for promoting brain health, too. \u00a0Curcumin has been shown in clinical and laboratory data to prevent or reverse features of the leading age-related brain conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

DEPRESSION:<\/b><\/p>\n

Since more than 15 million American adults are suffering from major depression, it seems natural that continued research would reveal new findings. \u00a0Researchers have found out that inflammation, oxidative stress, and brain-cell damage are all associated with major depression. \u00a0With this new information, we\u2019re able to take a new approach to our treatment of depression. \u00a0For five years now animal studies have been done and now human studies are confirming that supplementation with curcumin reduces symptoms and behaviors of depression, especially lethargy, weight gain, and increased appetite. \u00a0Some of the studies even reported reduced anxiety, as well. \u00a0All this comes with none of the adverse effects of most available antidepressants.<\/span><\/p>\n

ALZHEIMER\u2019S DISEASE:<\/b><\/p>\n

About 5.5 million people in America suffer from Alzheimer\u2019s, which is the leading cause of dementia. \u00a0But there\u2019s still no treatment, unfortunately. \u00a0Research studies on natural Alzheimer\u2019s treatments are finding promising information on curcumin\u2019s ability to protect the cognitive function of the brain and prevent neurodegeneration. \u00a0Beta-amyloid plaque is the toxic protein responsible for nerve cell damage and is commonly found in brains of Alzheimer\u2019s patients. \u00a0In the study, subjects taking curcumin had lower blood levels of the protein, and also showed that curcumin can reverse its effect on brain cells. \u00a0In fact, curcumin has shown to be more effective than many other drugs being tested for Alzheimer\u2019s at inhibiting formation of beta-amyloid plaque. \u00a0Curcumin was also found to normalize insulin signaling pathways, which are often abnormal in Alzheimer\u2019s patients. \u00a0The other important finding was that cucumin almost eliminated abnormal synapses, which are critical connections where signals are transmitted between nerve cells. \u00a0In fact, curcumin even improved synaptic numbers and structure. These are the exact issues that cause Alzheimer\u2019s patients to have difficulty with memory and spatial learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

PARKINSON\u2019S DISEASE:<\/b><\/p>\n

Up to 1 million Americans have Parkinson\u2019s. \u00a0In laboratory studies, cells pretreated with curcumin were completely protected against the toxicity of chemicals used to induce Parkinson\u2019s-like symptoms. \u00a0Anhedonia is one of the symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s; it\u2019s the reduction in ability to experience pleasure, and can often cause undesirable weight loss, since people suffering from anhedonia lose interest in food. \u00a0In one study, not only was curcumin was able to reverse the anhedonia and restore healthy weight, it also increased dopamine, which then reduced the motor control symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n

STROKE:<\/b><\/p>\n

795,000 Americans suffer from a stroke every year. Ischemic strokes (87% of all strokes) result after blood flow is cut off to part of the brain, leaving the cells inflamed and dying. \u00a0Ischemia-reperfusion injury is resulted when the artery is reopened and blood suddenly returns to the area and causes oxidative damage. \u00a0Curcumin has shown not only high potential in combating this problem and improving healing after a stroke, but also in reducing the overall effects of the stroke itself. The ideal results were seen in subject that were given curcumin before the stroke was induced, further enforcing the preventive benefits of curcumin.<\/span><\/p>\n

BRAIN TUMORS:<\/b><\/p>\n

About 700,000 Americans are living with brain tumors. Some types have very low survival rates, making brain tumors one of the most intimidating brain conditions. \u00a0Curcumin has revealed itself as a successful tool in fighting brain tumors. \u00a0Curcumin has also showed promise in fighting cancer cells that are resistant to radiation and chemotherapy. \u00a0Taking curcumin along with chemotherapy has shown to make the treatment more effective.<\/span><\/p>\n

NEURONAL PLASTICITY:<\/b><\/p>\n

Neuronal plasticity refers to the brain\u2019s ability to quickly make, break, and remake connections between neurons. \u00a0Constant changes in our environment requires this quick ability in order to learn, remember, and process information. \u00a0In studies curcumin has shown to enhance this ability and has even create new brain cells, which leads to improved memory and cognition skills. \u00a0Curcumin is quickly becoming a cornerstone in natural brain function health, not only for treatment, but even more for protecting the brain from age-related disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n

HOW IT WORKS:<\/b><\/p>\n

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF is a molecule in the brain which promotes brain cell survival and increases neurite outgrowth (neurites are projections which protrude from brain cells and form dentrites, which then connect the neurons and thus enable nerve signal to be transmitted). \u00a0Curcumin has a remarkable ability to enhance neurite outgrowth by regulating BDNF. \u00a0All of this builds our cognition – our ability to learn, remember, multitask, and analyze. \u00a0It is only in the past year or so that scientists have begun to appreciate how powerfully curcumin can promote production of BDNF. \u00a0On the other hand, curcumin has been found to suppress and inhibit the activity of inflammatory enzymes and molecules and kill tumor cells. \u00a0It performs these functions at the same time that it promotes antioxidants, thus making it a great treatment for any disorder including cancer<\/a>, heart disease, bronchitis, asthma<\/a>, arthritis<\/a>, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, cirrhosis, psoriasis, wounds, fatigue<\/a>, pain, and so much more. \u00a0Curcumin has not been reported to have any toxicity issues, even when used in high doses of 10 grams or more daily. All of these factors put together make curcumin not only superfood for brain health, but for the entire body.<\/span><\/p>\n

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REFERENCES:
\nTerry Talks Nutrition<\/a>, Curcumin: The All in One Solution<\/a>
\nTerry Talks Nutrition,<\/span> Curcumin: The All in One Solution, Part 2
\n<\/a>LifeExtension<\/a>, Discovering Curcumin’s Brain Benefits by Susan Lawrence<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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