Turmeric strengthens memory and improves mood.

These conclusions were made by scientists from the Center for Longevity at the University of California. They conducted a study involving 40 people aged 51-84 years. All volunteers had slight memory problems. Study participants took 90 milligrams of curcumin twice a day for 18 months. After therapy, they performed 28% better on various types of cognitive tests. This may be due to the fact that thanks to curcumin, fewer plaques and tangles appear in the brain regions responsible for mood and memory - they are found in Alzheimer's disease.