Turmeric Compound Boosts Regeneration of Stem Cells.

A bioactive compound found in turmeric promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain, reveals new research. The findings suggest aromatic turmerone could be a future drug candidate for treating neurological disorders, such as stroke and Alzheimer's disease.The study looked at the effects of aromatic (ar-) turmerone on endogenous neutral stem cells (NSC), which are stem