Studies tell us curcumin in turmeric helps fight cancer. A Harvard-trained, integrative oncologist shares his excitement for curcumin as an anti-cancer agent and easily explains the overall research that supports his interest. If you’re interested in how it works, for humans and dogs, to fight cancer this is a great article.
Researchers discovered how curcumin helps fight cancer at a cellular level. Through x-ray crystallography researchers see curcumin bind to a specific kinase enzyme at the atomic level. This leads to its inhibition which “impairs cell proliferation and reduces cancer burden”. But curcumin alone may not be sufficient…
The good folks at The Truth About Cancer explain the exciting research into turmeric for cancer treatments as well as other health issues. There is more research to do but curcumin (the active ingredient) is showing real promise in helping to alleviate cancer, pain and inflammation.
Until Ruby’s cancer I’d never thought of turmeric beyond delicious curries. But it was THE most recommended natural therapeutic agent when people heard of her cancer challenge. I quickly learned that turmeric is not just a spice, it is one of the most effective natural medicines on the planet.
