Curcuma ‘kills cancer cells’

It has been shown before that curcuma or turmeric is good for losing weight and it’s beneficial for your memory. Now it is supposed that curcuma also has the power to kill cancer cells.

Scientists of the Cork Cancer Research Center in Ireland have discovered that the Indian yellowroot is capable of breaking down cancer cells.

The team under the lead of Sharon McKenna found that cancer cells started to die 24 hours after they had come into contact with curcuma. Furthermore it was shown that cancer cells started to dissolve themselves after this.

Previous studies have shown that curcuma reduces the growth of fat cells, making you gain less weight. Other scientific research has shown that curcuma also protects against dementia as well.

All studies were laboratory studies. Further research needs to shown if curcuma has the same beneficial effects in humans.

Curcuma, turmeric or Indian yellowroot is a much used spice in the Indian kitchen. It has a yellow color and a slightly bitter taste.

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