There is however, evidence of
turmeric preventing cancer in the first place, especially for digestive system cancers — giving us yet another sound reason to incorporate it into out diet.
Not exact matches
Turmeric may also help
prevent cancer and reduce pain.
Turmeric, a well known ingredient in curry, contains curcumin: an anti-inflammatory compound that has been known to help
prevent an array of diseases and conditions such as heart disease,
cancer, arthritis, and several neurological conditions.
For instance, research has shown that combining cauliflower with curcumin (the active compound in the spice
turmeric) may help
prevent and treat prostate
cancer.1
Curcumin, the yellow pigment found in
turmeric, has the greatest potential for acting as a multipurpose drug in treating and
preventing Alzheimer's Disease, a variety of
cancers such as skin
cancer, pancreatic and colon
cancer, osteoarthritis, MGUS and multiple myeloma, and for improving artery function (see also here).
The new research found that none of the existing research adequately proved
turmeric's role in
preventing cancer, with the sole exception of the colorectal
cancer example, cited above.
In fact, the focus of a large part of the new research was on claims that
turmeric helped with
preventing pancreatic and colon
cancer.
Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and contains antioxidants that helps your brain and your heart and can even help
prevent cancer.
It is strongly suggested that
turmeric is linked to
preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease, assisting with the relief of symptoms from arthritis, and aiding in the prevention of certain
cancers.
Turmeric also seems to be a good antidepressant, to help fight age - related chronic diseases, to be helpful for
preventing cancer and to help strengthen the immune system.
The medicinal benefits of regular
turmeric consumption have been well documented; from improving brain function to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease,
preventing and treating Alzheimer's Disease and even fighting certain types of
cancer.
Turmeric has the power to
prevent prostate
cancer researchers have discovered.
Research suggests that taking a formula containing broccoli powder,
turmeric powder, pomegranate whole fruit powder, and green tea extract three times daily for 6 months
prevents an increase in prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with prostate
cancer.
For instance, research has shown that combining cauliflower with curcumin (the active compound in the spice
turmeric) may help
prevent and treat prostate
cancer.
In additional to its inflammation modulating benefits,
turmeric is high in antioxidants that might help
prevent cancer and dementia.
If I had a «magic superfood bullet» for helping to
prevent cancer or other disease, it would likely be
Turmeric.
EXTRA: Adding
turmeric to your dog's food is a solid way to help
prevent cancer in your dog.
A powerful anti-inflammatory,
turmeric has been found to kill existing
cancer cells and help
prevent the growth of more
cancer cells.