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No1. Tumeric. It's a relative of ginger, a yellowish plant root used in the production of curry powder spice. The active ingredient in Turmeric is known as Curcumin, and it' gives it the properties that make it potentially very important to aid the human brain and mind, to function at its best.

It is an excellent antioxidant and it possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties that are able to cross the blood - brain barrier, that's a serious issue to some other class of medicine.

Turmeric is widely regarded for its usefulness to bring calming effect to the mind. Research has shown that it contains two very important brain chemicals that chiefly modify mood. Serotonin and Dopamine. They're often times referred to as Happiness Factors in measuring the quality of well being.


Studies have shown that turmeric fights off cancerous cells and their growths. It prevents tumors from developing blood vessels. It's effective in protecting the heart against diseases and it maintains heart health.

It improves functions in the brain especially by increasing BDNF - Brain -Derived-Neurotrophic Factor. As result, new connections are made for neurons and age-related brain functions decline, are reversed.

The benefits of Curcumin in the human body, are mostly highly felt in supplements of turmeric in the market, because Curcumin is the main ingredient, usually mixed with black pepper, for effective absorption into the blood stream.

Summary Notes;

" Turmeric helps to maintain a good and balance mood.

* It prevents and eases the impact of Alzheimer's disease in older ones.

* It slows down the ageing of brain cells.

* Kicks arthritis and boosts physical activities in the human body.

* Protects and maintains the heart.

*Prevents and manages cancer.

* Ensures proper blood circulation.

* Flushes free radicals from the body.