In the latest research review, the research team of Dr. Antonio Giordano, Temple University, summarized studies on curcumin published from 1924 to the present. Out of a total of 12,595 articles about curcumin, there are 4,738 articles examining the effects of this substance on cancer treatment.
Sharing with Nutrients magazine, the authors said: “The summary shows that curcumin exhibits anti-cancer potential by targeting various cell signaling pathways, including growth factors, transporters nutrients and kill healthy cells.”
Curcumin in turmeric is a rare active ingredient, capable of supporting the treatment of some diseases.
A Cancer Research UK spokesman said there is evidence that curcumin can kill cancer cells in some cancers and prevent further growth. Curcumin has the best effect on breast cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer and skin cancer cells. But there is no clear evidence in humans that turmeric or curcumin can prevent or treat cancer.
In addition, researchers also warn that this is not a miracle drug because some previous studies have shown that curcumin causes many side effects, including diarrhea, vomiting and pain. start when using too much. Besides, curcumin under normal conditions is difficult to dissolve in water, which means the body poorly absorbs this substance, limiting its effectiveness in cancer treatment.
Although widely used in Oriental medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-infective effects, it is beneficial in treating many chronic diseases, including high blood pressure and liver disease, or speeding up recovery after surgery, as arthritis treatment.
Yet, until now, there is no clear evidence in humans that turmeric or curcumin can prevent or treat cancer. The reason is because most of the evidence that turmeric has the ability to treat cancer comes from studies on animals or laboratory cells, and the substance has not yet been tested on a large scale in humans. required for all medications.
Scientists hope their findings will spur more clinical research on curcumin’s effects on cancer.
