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Scientists believe the turmeric could help the brain to heal itself. This is news for those affected by degenerative brain . Researchers from the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine in Germany examined the of properties found in turmeric on rats. The researchers injected rats with a from turmeric. After scanning the rodents' brains, they found that of the brain known for cell growth were more active. They say the spice could lead to new for treating strokes, Alzheimer's and other diseases. Lead scientist Dr Adele Rueger said it was the compound could "boost the effectiveness" of our brain , and "help boost repair in the brain".

Research is still in its and more trials are needed to see what it has for humans. Dr Laura Phipps, from the charity Alzheimer's Research UK, told the BBC that it was too to decide whether or not the research will be groundbreaking. She said: "It is not whether the results of this research would translate to people, or the to generate new brain cells in this way would benefit people with Alzheimer's disease." She added: "We'd need to see studies to fully understand this compound's effects in the of a complex disease like Alzheimer's. Until then, people shouldn't take this as a to stock up on supplies of turmeric for the spice ."

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