It sounds crazy, but researchers have found it may in fact be true.
Scientists at the Cork Cancer Research Center in Ireland have found a chemical found in turmeric, which gives curry it’s yellowish color and distinctive flavor, can kill esophageal cancer cells. This is big.
Researchers found that the chemical, curcumin, started to kill cancer cells within 24 hours of contact. However, since curcumin loses its anti-cancer attributes quickly when ingested, it is, as of now, known to only be effective for cancer of the esophagus and will likely be developed soon as an anti-cancer treatment.
Esophageal cancer kills more than 500,000 people across the world each year. Though most cases of esophageal cancer occur in Asian and South African countries, adding a bit of curry to your diet is a delicious way to possibly prevent cancer.
Emily Holbrook is co-editor of Risk Management Monitor and editor of Risk Management magazine, where she has worked since 2008. You can read more of her writings at EmilyHolbrook.com. You can follow her on Twitter @RiskMgmtMonitor.
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How about an enema for problems down there? I’m serious.
Interesting idea and apparently, you’re not the only one thinking it. Some physicians have actually touted the effects of coffee enemas, saying that:
Crazy, but true. Thanks for your comment.