Nutmeg uses

It acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory. You’ve heard me say it for years. Chronic inflammation that creeps up on you over the years is the underlying cause of many of today’s most devasting conditions, including Alzheimer’s, heart disease, DNA damage, and cancer. But nutmeg is rich in active anti-inflammatory compounds called monoterpenes, including sabinene, terpineol, and pinene, that inhibit inflammation in the body.1

Helps with chronic pain. Nutmeg also contains potent essential oils like myristicin, elemicin, eugenol, and safrole which relieve the inflammation that causes joint pain and swelling.2

Improves memory and cognition. In a 2014 study, researchers determined that giving animals nutmeg helped “significantly improve memory boosting and memory regaining effects.” Let me explain... Our brains produce a compound called acetylcholine which is vital to memory. Patients with cognitive problems, including dementia, produce an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase that breaks down acetylcholine. Nutmeg helps prevent this breakdown.3

Boosts mood. Animal studies show that nutmeg extract acts as a powerful antidepressant. The spice contains a component called myristicin, which is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. MOAI drugs were the first class of antidepressants. MAO inhibitors stop the enzymes that break down neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. In other words, natural MAO Inhibitors boost the level of these neurotransmitters in the brain.4

Protects your heart. Numerous minerals in nutmeg, like potassium, iron, calcium, and manganese, help lower blood pressure. These nutrients also act as a vasodilator. They help relax blood vessels which keep your heart functioning efficiently.5

It can enhance your sex drive. Some animal studies show that nutmeg can improve libido and performance. In one study, rates given the spice experienced significant increases in sexual activity and performance time compared to a control group.6

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