Sep 29 2008
Could Tumeric Help Eliminate Dementia?
Tumeric is a spice mainly found in Indian foods.
Interestingly enough, India has one of the lowest rates of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Could tumeric be the reason?
In a recent study, at the David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles and the Human BioMolecular Research Institute in San Diego, they found that a chemical called “bisdemethoxycurcumin” boosted immune cells called macrophages to clear amyloid beta, the protein that forms the brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
The really exciting thing is “bisdemethoxycurcumin” is the active ingredient in curcuminoids, this is a natural substance that is found in turmeric root, Turmeric is a spice that is found in “Curry” powders.
More next time
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By Susan Berg author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
http://www.alzheimersideas.com
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/dementiacare/
http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com
http://dementiatips.blogspot.com
