Turmeric is a commonly used herb for flavoring the dishes in the Asian countries. This herb belongs to the ginger family and is also known as Jiang Huang, Indian saffron, Haridra, and Haldi. It is highly revered for its therapeutic and culinary benefits. It has been used since many centuries for the treatment of several physical and mental ailments. This herb has been found to be effective in treating cancer.
Turmeric for cancer treatment
Turmeric helps to prevent cancer from spreading to the other organs and also inhibits the growth and multiplication of the cancer cells through a variety of mechanisms as described below:
- Turmeric has antioxidant properties, which help to destroy the free radicals that can cause damage to the DNA structure of the normal cells and initiate cancerous changes within the organs. The treatment of cancer using turmeric ensures that these antioxidant properties also prevent the free radicals from causing further damage to the affected organs.
- Turmeric blocks the growth of cancer by interfering with certain cellular signaling pathways. It inhibits the COX-2 enzyme, which is responsible for causing negative inflammation and thereby leading to the development of cancer.
- The most active ingredient of Turmeric is curcumin, which helps to prevent several forms of cancers like the breast, stomach, lung, colon and liver cancer by producing a strong anti-inflammatory action.
- Turmeric also impedes the epithelial growth in the blood vessels thereby preventing the formation of blood vessels within the tumor. As a result of this, the tumor mass is deprived of its supply of nutrients making it unable to survive leading to its regression.
- Turmeric induces a tumor suppressor gene and thus, blocks the activities of the abnormal cancer cells. It also helps to stop the metastasis or spread of cancer from one organ to another in the body.
- Researchers at the University of Texas have found that curcumin can differentiate between the cancer cells and the normal cells, which allows it to destroy the cancer cells without affecting the healthy cells.
- Turmeric can prevent prostate cancer by interfering with the activities of the cancer cells and preventing an inflammatory response, which is considered to be a major precursor for cancer development. It also fights prostate cancer by inhibiting the action of male hormone receptors on this gland.
- It helps to minimize the side effects caused by the conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Some other incredible health benefits of turmeric
- Combats arthritis
- Regulates blood sugar
- Help to lose weight
- Ensures a faster wound healing
- Prevents Alzheimer’s disease
Turmeric can be easily added to your diet. You can add it to your egg salad or soup and used to season meats. It can also be used for dressings and sauces. It provides a unique undertone to your diet. It not only makes your dish tastier and more appealing with its bright yellow color but also protects you from the deadly diseases like cancer. The treatment of cancer using turmeric can be an effective way to increase the life expectancy of the patient.
References:
- Can turmeric prevent or treat cancer?
- The Benefits of Turmeric for Cancer Treatment
- Is curcumin a natural cancer treatment?
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