Health Benefits Of Curcumin

It has been proven to lower your chance of getting cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, but most people don’t realize how accessible it is. I’m referring to Curcumin–the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color. Curcumin is a member of the ginger family and is used extensively in Asian and Indian cuisine to make curries, dhal, pilaf and chutney. So how does it help ward off cancer and Alzheimer’s disease? In the 1990’s researchers discovered the risk of developing colon, breast, prostate and lung was 15 times lower in India than in America. Researchers also found Americans have … Continue reading

Curry May Cut Colon Cancer

Do you love a good curry? It may be good for your colon, and not just your taste buds! Curry includes a spice called turmeric, which gets its yellow pigment from a chemical called curcumin. A recent small clinical trial looked at certain food chemicals — like curcumin — and their ability to fight precancerous growths in the digestive tract. These growths (or polyps) can lead to colon cancer, if left untreated. The people in the trial had an inherited genetic condition that leads to the growth of these polyps in the intestines. Due to this rare inherited condition, precancerous … Continue reading