I thought that was an interesting article & was saving it & found out I already had an article on curcumin & cancer, so I thought I'd post it too. Don't know where I got it from.
~~~~~~~~~~~CURCUMIN~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A Powerful and Natural Cancer-Fightng Substance
The Following is a summary of the Laboratory Studies that are showing
Curcumin induces many biological effects that fight the development and
proliferation of cancer cells
Suppressing nuclear factor kappa beta (NF-KB). Cancer cells often
over-express NF-KB and use this as a means to proliferate. Curcumin has been shown to suppress NF-KB.
Blocking cancer-mimicking chemicals that promote cancer growth. Curcumin blocks estrogen and estogen-mimicking chemicals that promote cell mutation and proliferation. These chemicals are found in our environment and are encountered daily and include paraquat, a weed killer, notrosamines in cooked and "lunch" meats, carbon tetrachloride (a solvent found in paints and other products).
Suppressing inflammation inherent in certain forms of cancer. Curcumin
inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygebnaise (LOX), two enzymes that promote inflammation believed to play a significant role in the development and progression of cell carcinoma and colon cancer.
A Strong Antioxidant. Curcumin protects our cells against free radicals that promote cancer and cause aging by damaging DNA and activating genes. In a recent laboratory study, curcumin protected bacteria from a lethal dose of radiation almost flawlessly.
Destroying Abnormal Pre-cancerous Cells. Stops certain forms of cancer by inducing "aptosis," a process that identifies cancerous cells and instructs them to self-destruct.
Stopping Cancer Cells from Multiplying. Stops the growth of cancer cells in the advanced stages of cancer development.
Enhancing Immunity Shown to stimulate both localized and general immunity including CD4 + T-helper and By type immune cells.
Inhibiting Angiogenesis, or the process by which tumors create their own blood supply. Curcumin inhibits the enzyme critical to the process and by blocking iron and copper from the bloodstream, which are required for the growth of blood vessels that the tumors require.
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IngredientQuantityMeasureRDA *
Turmeric Extract (95% Curcumin) 500 mg Not Established
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Brown Rice, Magnesium Stearate
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