What is Curcumin/Turmeric Extract Powder used for and who uses it?
The substance found in the spice turmeric, Curcumin, has been used for thousands of years now in Asian medicine to treat conditions ranging from heartburn to arthritis. Currently, many studies suggest curcumin may be beneficial in preventing or treating cancer owing to its antioxidant properties, which means it may reduce swelling and inflammation. It’s being explored as a cancer treatment because inflammation appears to play a role in cancer. Laboratory and animal research indicate that curcumin may slow the proliferation of cancer and the growth of new tumor blood vessels, and it may also cause cancer cells to die. In clinical studies, curcumin applications in treating or preventing a number of cancers are now being studied, including colon, prostate and breast cancers. Although studies of curcumin in people are still in the early stages, researchers have looked at curcumin to significantly reduce the risk of cancer in people with precancerous conditions, and potentially as a treatme
