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Chronic stress can damage memory and contribute to depression. While St. John's wort can help with these symptoms, long-term use can have side effects. Researchers investigated whether a plant called Turra, which is similar to St. John's wort, could also help with stress-induced cognitive impairment. Their previous work showed that extracts from Turra are high in antioxidants and hypericin, a component known to combat stress and depression. Results from a rat model of chronic stress showed that Turra did indeed improve cognitive function and reduced the negative effects of stress. Turra could potentially be a natural alternative to synthetic medications for stress-related health issues.

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