4. Focus
As well as increasing your ability to rote learn new skills and to retain new information, increasing BDNF may also increase your inclination toward learning. The more BDNF, the more you want to sit down and learn new topics.
At the same time, curcumin is what we call a ‘vasodilator’. This means that it will increase the diameter of the blood vessels – making veins and arteries wider so that more blood can flow around them more easily.
This can help to boost brain function because it encourages more blood flow to the brain and more oxygen. That helps us to focus for longer without becoming tired or distracted – and it also aids with the recovery of muscle tissue which is just one more reason it’s so beneficial as a tool for increasing your muscle mass.