Experts Reveal How Turmeric May Potentially Fight Memory Loss

(Newswire.net — February 17, 2017) Las Vegas, NV — Memory loss, whether it is temporary and mild, may impact one’s quality of life, especially when experienced on a daily basis. There are natural alternatives thought to be helpful for this type of condition, and one is turmeric.

Experts reveal how turmeric may potentially fight memory loss. Memory loss may be be characterized by occasional and frequent forgetfulness. It may be loss of memory on a short-term or long-term basis.

There are factors believed to contribute to the development of memory loss such as the use of certain pharmaceutical drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Other factors include head injury, stress, depression, sleep deprivation, nutritional deficiency, and strokes.

There are age-related illnesses such as dementia that may cause long-term memory loss. It is important to determine the cause of the condition to treat it. There are many options believed to be helpful for the condition, and one is the use of natural supplements, such as turmeric.

Turmeric is a staple in Indian cuisine. This ancient spice has been used for thousands of years to potentially fight a range of diseases and disorders. It contains a polyphenol called curcumin, which is believed to be responsible for its potential benefits.

Curcumin contains many unique substances that are believed to contain anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, antiseptic, antiviral, and antibiotic properties.

Initial studies involving mice reveal that turmeric may have the potential to inhibit the production of the protein IL-2. This protein is believed to cause the destruction of the myelin sheath, which protects the nerve cells.

The curcumin in turmeric may have the ability to arrest the aggregation of the amyloid-beta as well as dissolve the amyloid fibrils better than some anti-inflammatory drugs. When the amyloid-beta clings to curcumin, they are prevented from clustering together in the brain.  The clustering is what may result in health problems impacting the memory.

This powerful phytochemical is also thought to have the ability to create the heme oxygenase pathway, which aids in the production of bilirubin. The brain needs bilirubin to prevent free radical damage. It is important to remember that oxidative stress may cause Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions.

Researchers suggest that the polyphenol curcumin may potentially prevent damage, which the amyloid-beta protein molecules may cause. It has the potential to protect the brain against amyloid-beta neurotoxicity.

Individuals who want to take advantage of the potentially therapeutic effects of curcumin may consume it through supplementation. Some of the most popular curcumin supplements contain piperine, which is believed to be a bioavailability-enhancing ingredient.

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