Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3306: Why Eating Curry Is Good For Your Brain by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Brain Health and Cognitive Support
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Feb 25, 2026 They explore how turmeric and curcumin may protect the brain and lower Alzheimer’s risk. Research on curcumin reducing amyloid plaques and improving memory gets highlighted. Discussions cover vitamin D synergy, macrophage clearance of beta amyloid, dosing suggestions, absorption tips, and safety/medication interactions.
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Friend's Morning Turmeric Cereal Habit
- A friend adds a heaping teaspoon of turmeric to breakfast cereal plus flaxseed oil, LSA, and psyllium daily.
- Dr. Jenny Brockis relays this personal example to introduce turmeric's everyday use despite taste concerns.
Lower Alzheimer's Rates Linked To Turmeric Intake
- India's Alzheimer's incidence is far lower than Western countries and may be linked to high dietary turmeric (curcumin) intake.
- Rural North India reported 0.62% (55+) and 1.07% (65+) versus ~10% in Western 65-year-olds, suggesting population-level dietary effects.
Curcumin Clears Plaques And Reduces Inflammation
- Curcumin improves macrophage clearance of beta amyloid and reduces inflammation similar to ibuprofen in animal models.
- In rats curcumin cut plaques up to 80% and improved spatial memory compared to controls.