While the culinary merits of Trinidad vs Guyana curry continue to be hot topics for debate by their respective nationals, evidence is mounting in the wider scientific community that the dish could convey significant health benefits.
Studies have already indicated that curcumin, one of the compounds in the curry spice turmeric, could reduce inflammation in the body and have cancer-fighting properties.
Previous studies have also found that the spice may be useful in the treatment of heart disease and arthritis, as well as having an anti-depressant effect and boosting brain repair in stroke and Alzheimerβs patients.
Now, a new study conducted by psychologists from the City University of New York suggests that the spice could help erase bad memories.
Researchers found that curcumin not only prevented new fear memories being stored in the brain, but also removed pre-existing fear memories.
Scientists hope that these findings will assist in the development of treatments for people suffering with certain psychological disorders.
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