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Does Turmeric Improve Cognitive Function?
Question: What all do you know about the spice turmeric? I have a son that is autistic, bipolar, we have been giving this to him and he has been having a lot of improvement in thinking more clearly, his mood, and his ticks. How many times a day would he take this ? What are the side effects. This has been improving some of his major thinking problems.
Brief Answer:
Turmeric is good for brain development and cognitive functionality
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
In ayurveda turmeric got multifaceted action helps
Detoxify the liver
Balance cholesterol levels
Fight allergies
Stimulate digestion
Boost immunity
Enhance the complexion
It is also got antioxidant and
antiseptic,anticancer and much more medicinal properties.
In modern science
,a new stell cell research reveals that a bioactive compound found in turmeric promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain.
One study on bioactive compound ar-tumerone, found that it has the remarkable ability to facilitate neurogenesis and the process was increased by an astounding 50-80%, both in vitro and in vivo.
As traditional system of medicine (ayurveda) says it purify and activate brain and mind.
I appreciate your concern.as turmeric is good in treating brain development and cognitive functionality.
You can give 100 mg twice daily in powder form.
As I mentioned it for pediatric age group.
If your current dosage didn't causing any abnormalities then continue the same dosage.
Side effects may cause diarrhoea,abdominal discomfort. May be in over dosage.
Hope I answered your query.
Let me know if there any clarification.
Regards
Dr.s.senthilnathan
Turmeric is good for brain development and cognitive functionality
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
In ayurveda turmeric got multifaceted action helps
Detoxify the liver
Balance cholesterol levels
Fight allergies
Stimulate digestion
Boost immunity
Enhance the complexion
It is also got antioxidant and
antiseptic,anticancer and much more medicinal properties.
In modern science
,a new stell cell research reveals that a bioactive compound found in turmeric promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain.
One study on bioactive compound ar-tumerone, found that it has the remarkable ability to facilitate neurogenesis and the process was increased by an astounding 50-80%, both in vitro and in vivo.
As traditional system of medicine (ayurveda) says it purify and activate brain and mind.
I appreciate your concern.as turmeric is good in treating brain development and cognitive functionality.
You can give 100 mg twice daily in powder form.
As I mentioned it for pediatric age group.
If your current dosage didn't causing any abnormalities then continue the same dosage.
Side effects may cause diarrhoea,abdominal discomfort. May be in over dosage.
Hope I answered your query.
Let me know if there any clarification.
Regards
Dr.s.senthilnathan
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