Packed with antioxidants and nutrients, incorporate these spices into your everyday diet to promote a healthy brain and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Turmeric contains the antioxidant curcumin which gives it anti-inflammatory properties, making it one of the best brain health foods you can find.
It’s a great spice to add to creamy curries. When dissolved into fat its bioavailability may increase.
One of the typical markers of Alzheimer’s disease is reduced levels of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the brain.
Research out of the Medical Research Council’s Neurochemical Pathology Unit at Newcastle General Hospital has shown that sage oil can inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine.
A delicious herb in the realm of brain health foods, sage is a great addition to marinades and sauces – or try adding a few dry leaves to your honey or vinegar.
One of the most commonly purchased and consumed spices in the world, a University of Niš study has revealed that the alkaloid piperine – the main component in black pepper – helps improve cognitive function.
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