A Harvard-trained, integrative oncologist shares his excitement for curcumin as an anti-cancer agent and the overall research to support his interest. He explains the targets and pathways curcumin activates and provides a summary of current research.
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 curcumin in cancer treatments as well as other health issues. There is more research to do but curcumin is showing real promise in helping to alleviate cancer, pain and inflammation.