Study Reveals How Turmeric Inhibits Pancreatic Cancer Cell Growth [1]

Natural Society, By: Elizabeth Renter, 10/24/2013

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer around. The National Cancer Institute estimates 45,220 new cases of pancreatic cancer will be diagnosed and 38,460 people will die of the disease in 2013. While treatment is often considered futile in this highly lethal form of cancer, a new study indicates a turmeric extract could provide a reasonable chemotherapy alternative.

 

Research published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Anticancer Research found liposomal curcumin was able to inhibit pancreatic cancer cell proliferation in vitro and when administered to mice three times a week for four weeks, it was able to suppress tumor growth when compared with control groups.

 

Curcumin is the active component in turmeric, a spice that’s been treasured for millennia for its various health benefits. In recent decades, however, its anticancer properties have been studied with great results.

 

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