12.28.2013

Best Curcumin Extract May Be NOW Foods Brand

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Curcumin is a potent herbal antioxident, and a major component of the spice turmeric.

In India, where turmeric is used extensively in cooking, incidence of Alzheimer's disease is quite low.

However, this is only a correlation. Do not be fooled by it. There could be hundreds of other reasons why people in India are less susceptible to Alzheimer's. Clearly, there must be environmental factors involved, but it does not mean that turmeric spice is the culprit.

It may just be that the Indian diet is generally richer in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which also correlates with lower incidence of chronic diseases in general, including Alzheimer's.

In any case, research has shown that cur cumin is a potent antioxidant, beneficial in heart and brain health, and studies have indicated that the NOW Foods curcumin extract is one of the highest quality brands.