Past research has suggested that a common spice in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine may improve mental performance in elderly people. Now, scientists have discovered a mechanism by which this spice, called turmeric, could help the body clear plaque deposits associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
MEDICINAL SPICE? A chemical in turmeric, a common ingredient of curry powder, could help the immune system fight Alzheimer’s disease.
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