Curcumin can boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor

It was thought that neurons couldn't divide and multiply after early childhood before scientists had a better understanding of them. Neurons have the ability to make new connections and can multiply and increase in quantity in certain areas of the brain. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is one of the key drivers of this process (BDNF).

Curcumin has been shown in animal studies to increase BDNF levels in the brain. It may be possible to delay or even cure many brain diseases and age-related declines in brain function. However, because these studies were conducted on animals, it's difficult to say what the results signify for humans. The amount of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is needed for normal neuronal function and energy homeostasis and has been associated with enhanced cognitive function, may be greatly increased by taking a curcumin-enriched iron supplement for six weeks.