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Topical Application of Turmeric Curcumin for Cancer

Topical application for turmeric curcumin for cancerIn my video, Turmeric Curcumin and Colon Cancer, I talked about a study where researchers showed that, by taking curcumin, the yellow pigment in the spices turmeric and curry powder, those at high risk for colon cancer could cut down on precancerous and even pre-precancerous lesions, in effect reversing cancer progression. Ref. Source 1m

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Speeding Recovery from Surgery with Turmeric

The anti-inflammatory effect of curcumin, the pigment in the spice turmeric, was put to the test to see if it could reduce postoperative pain and fatigue after surgery. Ref. Source 5u

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Striking with the Root: Turmeric Curcumin and Ulcerative Colitis

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found a dramatic effect of the anti-inflammatory spice pigment, curcumin, against inflammatory bowel disease. Ref. Source 5x.

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Contrary to decades of hype, curcumin alone is unlikely to boost health

Curcumin, a compound in turmeric, continues to be hailed as a natural treatment for a wide range of health conditions, including cancer and Alzheimer's disease. But a new review of the scientific literature on curcumin has found it's probably not all it's ground up to be. The report instead cites evidence that, contrary to numerous reports, the compound has limited -- if any -- therapeutic benefit. Ref. Source 4q.

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That seems to be a common pattern. It is absolutely ridiculous the number of compounds that have been hailed as miracle cures for this and that, but prove to be naught but hot air when tested, or worse, prove to be actively harmful.

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Curry spice boosts exercise performance in mice with heart failure. New research suggests that curcumin, a main ingredient in curry, may improve exercise intolerance related to heart failure. Source 5u.

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Turmeric could have antiviral properties. Curcumin, a natural compound found in the spice turmeric, could help eliminate certain viruses, research has found. A study showed that curcumin can prevent Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) - an alpha-group coronavirus that infects pigs - from infecting cells. At higher doses, the compound was also found to kill virus particles. Source 3q.