WASHINGTON, D.C.: While the merits of Guyana vs Trinidad curry continue to be hotly debated, a new study has put an entirely new twist on the term “crazy about curry.”
The study suggests that eating curry at least once a week may help ward off dementia.
The research shows that curcumin, the key chemical in the curry spice turmeric, boosts brain power, protects against memory loss in old age, and is thought to delay or prevent dementia symptoms.
The findings add to evidence that older people living in cultures where curry is a staple food have better cognitive function and a lower prevalence of dementia.
You don’t necessarily have to eat it, moreover. A study of middle aged and elderly people found those who popped a curcumin capsule three times a day had better memories than those given a placebo….