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Hurray for the Indian curry! It's won another feather in its cap. The turmeric in Indian curry may slow down the development and onset of Alzheimer's disease. It is believed that turmeric may retard the degeneration of the nerves in old age.
It stands to proof that India has a lower rate of the disease than the western countries that do not consume turmeric regularly. In India though, turmeric is one of the most common spices used and is found in almost every dish.
The main composite in turmeric is curcumin. It is believed that curcumin reduces inflammations in the brain. These swollen knots in the brain, called amyloid plaques, are linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers believe that turmeric has immense potential as a preventive against the disease rather than a cure itself. Regular consumption over years could prevent the inflammations in the brain. Turmeric reduces plaques significantly.In India, the other benefits of turmeric are well known. It is only now that the western world has got to know that turmeric benefits digestion and helps fight other infections.
Like a lot of other Indian spices, turmeric is also an anti-oxidant. It has anti-inflammatory properties as well. For years Ayurvedic doctors have been recommending spices as a part of our daily meals. The world now realises that they had good reason to do so.
Herbs and spices are known for their powerful ability to prevent various diseases and detoxify the body on a regular basis.
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