How does turmeric improve memory?

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Rhonda Patrick highlights the beneficial properties of turmeric, specifically mentioning a compound called aromatic tumerone found in turmeric. This compound can cross the blood-brain barrier and has been shown in mice to increase neural stem cell proliferation in the subventricular zone, leading to improvements in memory and performance. Although the findings are preliminary and based on animal models, they suggest significant potential benefits for brain health and memory enhancement 1 .

Turmeric Benefits

Rhonda and Darya discuss the benefits of turmeric, specifically the compound aromatic tumerone, which has been shown to increase neural stem cell proliferation and improve memory and performance in mice. They also touch on the importance of adding black pepper to turmeric tea to prevent the body from clearing out the beneficial polyphenols too quickly.

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