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rcjordan

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Turmeric
« on: November 01, 2017, 08:39:35 PM »
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scientists found that three compounds were notably effective in starving prostate cancer cells and impede their proliferation: the ursolic acid in apple peels, the curcumin in turmeric and the resveratrol in grapes.

https://www.naturalnews.com/2017-10-22-prostate-cancer-eliminated-by-combination-of-powerful-nutrients-in-apple-peels-turmeric-root-and-grape-skins.html

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Re: Turmeric
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2017, 08:46:17 PM »
Look for curcumin with piperine to enhance bioavailability.

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Re: Turmeric
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2017, 08:51:56 PM »
Science or Snake Oil: can turmeric really shrink tumours, reduce pain and kill bacteria?

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curcumin is showing some encouraging effects in reducing markers of inflammation in humans, the majority of the pharmacological effects of curcumin are in lab studies or animal experiments.

https://theconversation.com/science-or-snake-oil-can-turmeric-really-shrink-tumours-reduce-pain-and-kill-bacteria-76010

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Re: Turmeric
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2017, 08:54:19 PM »
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But it is within the 'Promising' section on the updated Snake Oil bubble chart

http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/snake-oil-scientific-evidence-for-nutritional-supplements-vizsweet/
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Re: Turmeric
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2017, 12:01:49 PM »
You don't need scientists to tell you it's good for you, buy some turmeric root, cut it open and have a deep smell of it, your nose tells you it's good for you :)

Lovely colour as well.


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