Curry Kills Cancer Cells – Curcumin, a compound present in that yellow curry spice turmeric, has been shown to kill cancer cells.
A new study found that the chemical, which has long been thought to have curative properties, begins to kill esophageal cancer cells within 24 hours of application.
The reaction also causes the cells to consume themselves after triggering “lethal cell death signals,” according to a report by the BBC.
“Scientists have known for a long time that natural compounds have the potential to treat faulty cells that have become cancerous and we suspected that curcumin might have therapeutic value,” a researcher says.
Esophageal cancer rates have been on the rise since the 1970s, perhaps as consequence of the uptick in obesity.
A cancer expert praised the research, predicting that the “natural chemicals found in turmeric could be developed into new treatments.”
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October 29th, 2009 at 6:48 am
Hurry up and buy all you can because when the FDA and the government gets word of it they will pull it off the shelves if they cannot make the money on it just like the product some years ago I think it was called Can-cell?
October 29th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Toni, you are exactly right…the government WILL take it off the shelf…that is what they do best..take cures away from people, so THEY can generate money..I’m talking millions…That sort of practice should be banned. They have NO RIGHT to take something off the market that has been ON the market because they find it has health benefits. That SHOULD BE OUTLAWED, the drug companies,the FDA should have NO AUTHORITY AT ALL OVER PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN ON THE MARKET FOR YEARS ALREADY…NO AUTHORITY TO REMOVE ANYTHING !!
October 29th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Toni
Get a life its freaks like you that cause people to not seek real medical treatment when they have life threatening diseases. There is a healthy amount of skepticism and then there is overt paranoia. There is a reason why life spans continue to increase in the world and its because of better western medicine,,,
October 29th, 2009 at 9:49 am
As a functional medicine practitioner, I understand and appreciate the importance of functional foods in fighting and preventing disease. Unfortunately, the Western diet, as followed by the majority of Americans, is lacking in quality whole foods and over abundant in processed foods lending to the ever growing obesity and unhealthy state of its citizens.
Curcumin, the principal curcuminoid found in turmeric spice, is a powerful anti-cancer compound as described in this article, and it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as well. Other studies show its potential in preventing colon cancer and reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, and it has anti-amyloid properties helpful in preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
However, consuming it either as turmeric or in extract form, is not readily absorbed. In fact, studies show that very little curcumin is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, but its absorption can be increased by approximately 2000% by adding piperine (black pepper extract). So, when considering supplementation with curcumin, make sure the product is pharmaceutical grade and contains piperine.
Dr. Sardone
Author of The Naked Truth: Overweight, Overwhelmed and Confused http://www.drsardone.com
October 29th, 2009 at 9:53 am
As a functional medicine practitioner, I understand and appreciate the importance of functional foods in fighting and preventing disease. Unfortunately, the Western diet, as followed by the majority of Americans, is lacking in quality whole foods and over abundant in processed foods lending to the ever growing obesity and unhealthy state of its citizens.
Curcumin, the principal curcuminoid found in turmeric spice, is a powerful anti-cancer compound as described in this article, and it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as well. Other studies show its potential in preventing colon cancer and reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, and it has anti-amyloid properties helpful in preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
However, consuming it either as turmeric or in extract form, is not readily absorbed. In fact, studies show that very little curcumin is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, but its absorption can be increased by approximately 2000% by adding piperine (black pepper extract).
Dr. Sardone
Author of The Naked Truth: Overweight, Overwhelmed and Confused
October 29th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
No Tom, it’s chuckleheads like you that create problems.
Ofcourse we are living longer but that is more diet related then to do with medicine. People also work in better enviorments, OSHA, airconditioning etc. With technology there is no more back breaking labor ( like you would know ). Even our prisons could be considered a Paradise
compared to people who worked in coalmines, child labor, etc. You won’t be happy until the Government controlls everything and I hope you don’t get ill and have to go on a waiting list for treatment you Bozo!
October 29th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Tom, why don’t YOU get a life. It is freaks like YOU who allow the Big Pharma and the FDA to keep real cures from us because the cancer industry is a multi-billion $$ industry in this world. Have you ever gone thru chemo??? It is no fun and the cure is a killer. Thank you, Dr. Sardone, for your info.
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