Turmeric may help against depression
Depression is closely related to the shrinking of the hippocampus, which is a brain area that affects memory, and also it can lead to reduced levels of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor. In simple terms, depression can have a negative effect on mental health. However, curcumin can boost the level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and potentially reverse some of the effects of depression. It is reasonably effective as an antidepressant, and it also can increase the levels of serotonin and dopamine, which are neurotransmitters.[6]
