10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Turmeric Everyday

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It can provide protection against Alzheimer's

A leading cause for dementia and one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases in the world, Alzheimer's continues to stump experts searching for a cure. We know that inflammation and oxidative damage play a role in Alzheimer's disease, and that curcumin has a beneficial effect on both, so there is hope that curcumin can be used to combat the disease. Early results are already quite promising: one feature of the disease is a buildup of Amyloid plaques, which studies have shown curcumin can help to clear.