Curcumin May Sharpen Memory and Attention, Especially in Older Adults
This review suggests curcumin may support memory and attention, especially in older adults.
Curcumin, the yellow compound in turmeric, keeps showing up in brain research for its anti-inflammatory effects. Looking across several human trials, it was linked to better memory, attention, and mood, mostly in older people. Special formulas made to absorb better seem to work best. Results vary a lot between studies, so this is still early.
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