Turmeric and Cancer
Health Tip
The yellow spice turmeric, a constituent of curry powder, contains high concentrations of the potent antioxidant curcumin.
New tests suggest curcumin helps stifle cancer. In test tubes, 80-percent of malignant prostate of malignant prostate cells self-destructed when exposed to curcumin.
Feeding mice curcumin dramatically slowed the growth of implanted human prostate cancer cells. It may do the same in breast and colon cancer cells say researchers, speculating that curcumin might block the activation of genes that trigger cancer.
Bonus: Curcumin's anti-inflammatory activity reduces arthritic swelling and progressive brain damage in animals.
You can get some benefits with tea, if desired. Teas are not as potent as formulations standardized to a curcumin concentration (and they don't always appeal because of the herb's distinctive taste). To make a tea, pour 1 cup (8 ounces) of boiling water over 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of powdered turmeric, let steep covered for 5 minutes, then strain. Drink 2 or 3 cups daily, as desired.
Turmeric Extract by Vitabase has a long history of usage with herbalists. May help with some digestive disorders, osteoarthritis, liver disease, bacterial infections and more. 95 percent curcuminoids, 475 mg per capsule. Turmeric also has anti-fungal properties. Turmeric extract is standardized to 95 percent curcuminoids, a potent antioxidant.
By Fitness and Freebies Fitness Consultant