A new study found that curcumin—the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color—improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss. Curcumin has previously been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in lab studies, but this is the first time that it’s been shown to have an impact on the memory performance of people.
Good news curry lovers: Curcumin improves memory and mood
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