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Turmeric is a superfood and has myriads of health benefits including boosting your memory and uplifting your mood, according to a study. Found in turmeric, curcumin is hailed as an anti-inflammatory with antioxidant properties, and it has also been suggested as a possible reason that senior citizens in India - where curcumin is somewhat of a staple - have lower rates of Alzheimer's disease and better cognitive performance.