Turmeric Promotes Mood Balance + Other Cognitive Health Benefits*

"Curcumin is the main antioxidant found in turmeric. Antioxidants help the body to fight off the effects of oxidative stress caused by free radicals produced via exposure to several things—such as less healthy foods and environmental pollutants,"* explains Uma Naidoo, M.D., nutritional psychiatrist, chef, and bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Food. 

As it turns out, evidence indicates that curcumin (the principal curcuminoid in turmeric that's been most studied for its potent antioxidant properties) may play an important role in the synthesis of mood-boosting neurotransmitters.*

According to a 2020 Frontiers in Psychology1 scientific review, curcumin has been shown to increase levels of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine in the frontal cortex, hippocampus, and striatum in preclinical animal studies.*

Other research indicates that curcumin influences the body's levels of brain-neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which plays a role in cognitive performance, memory, and yes—mood.* 

In a 2019 meta-analysis from Nutrition Research2, researchers found that supplementing with turmeric daily for eight to 12 weeks significantly increased participants' serum BDNF levels.*

So, how can we harness turmeric's incredible mood and cognitive health benefits? Naidoo likes to start each day with her mood-boosting golden milk turmeric latte recipe.

"It contains one teaspoon of turmeric, which is the perfect amount to begin my day emotionally well," Naidoo says, adding that she always adds a pinch of black pepper because it increases the bioavailability of turmeric by 2,000% thanks to bio-enhancing phytonutrient piperine.*

mindbodygreen's turmeric potency+ features 500 milligrams of full-spectrum turmeric root extract delivered with polar-nonpolar-sandwich (PNS) technology that's clinically shown to enhance turmeric's bioavailability tenfold, so you're getting the full mood-boosting benefits this Ayurvedic herb has to offer.*† 

The addition of two more ancient powerhouse botanicals, full-spectrum ginger root extract (which also utilizes PNS technology) and piperine from black pepper fruit extract, ensure that your body can fully utilize and benefit from the antioxidant actions these incredible plant extracts deliver.* 

Whether you're looking to support your overall mood or bolster your cognitive health for years to come, turmeric potency+ is a fantastic choice for promoting a healthy mood and brain longevity.*