Turmeric Curcumin Reprogramming Cancer Cell Death

The spice turmeric appears to be able to switch back on the self-destruct mechanism within cancer cells.

I talk more about this concept of "apoptosis," programmed cell death in:

Image Credit: Lucidialohman and Donovan & Meggin Eastman via flickr, and Susan Arnold via Wikimedia. Original animation thanks to the wizardry of Amélie Bernier-Jean, M.D. and her husband, Shane Barrett.

[truthtruth]

Thanks to India for giving the wonderful turmeric to the world. It has been an integral part of Indian hindu culture in cooking and spiritual practices for thousands of years.

[kainajones]

"You can't make money on some spice you can by anywhere" Yes...indeed...no truer words were ever spoken.

[michaelhayes]

My parents use tumeric every day. They buy the powder and gelatin capsules and fill them themselves, saves alot of money. They use tumeric because of its anti-inflammatory qualities..it REALLY helps arthritus. Now we know it has another huge benefit!

[emilynewman]

I like that... our bodies are made up of three things... air, water, and the food we eat.  So simple yet so important.

[GivathBrenner]

Two Pancreatic Cancer cell types 146 & 148 . Donna has been taking Curcumin since January(2022) and gone to a Plant Based Diet and no junk food. The only remaining Cancer is on her Pancreas and is the size of a nickel. Organic Apple Cider everyday for 16 months, " we believe" has also helped prevent the growth of certain types of bacteria that support the growth of Cancer. Time will tell. Mr. Phillips - Canada - Retired & Caregiver

[yarahnu]

So informative, how else would "we" know without people like you ! God Bless!

[NutritionFactsOrg]

Did you catch this week’s most popular video on how the spice turmeric may reprogram cancer cell death?

[stephentrono]

I hope you stated how many should we take in order to achieve such wonderful effects of turmeric.

[Bugoutbrian]

i am taking turmeric capsules and the results are absolutely amazing. im feeling better and my skin is getting really clear, smooth and wrinkles are disappearing. this stuff works. im so happy to hear it kills cancer too. i originally got it because i heard it improves memory which is my big flaw. its a wonder spice for sure!

[GoingDe]

Yay... it will be so "interesting" to see how big pharma is going to patent Curcumin. *sighs*

[mercer]

Is this why it takes 3 months of working out before you see results in the mirror?

[RobertLaverickDD]

Dr Greger is one of the most honest Medics I have EVER lent my ear to.

[RandomVelocity]

So how long before turmeric gets taken off the market...

[UniteForgetLeftRight]

Started taking a bit over a tablespoon a day. Powder in water is unpleasant but just wash it down with some tea or something.

[orgainithealthrevelations]

We are all Just Dirt Cells with a Soul. Awesome content. Many thanks

[Raj-ulmy]

This is why in Pakistan and Indian the cancer rates are very very low, they eat turmeric and paprika and garlic all the time,

[stinacristina]

Boy, he went off in this one, didn't he?!

[nefrierickson]

Thanks Dr Greger for your service to science. Your are a blessing to humankind.

[tomwaugh]

A wonderful way to take turmeric every day is this method:

1. Heat up a cup full of milk
2. Add a reaspoon of turmeric
3. Mix in a teaspoon of honey
4. A pinch of black pepper will increase its "bioavalibility".

Tastes wonderful and does your body good.

Black pepper contains an ingredient called "piperine" which sends a signal to your liver to allow more of the turmeric into your system instead of being flushed away by urine.

[budfox]

Watch out for powdered turmeric, lead chromate is often added to enhance
the color, and to add weight, as it is sold by weight. Fresh turmeric
should be ok.