Turmeric’s ‘Smart Kill’ Properties Put Chemo & Radiation To Shame

[bigwave]

The ancient Indian spice turmeric strikes again! A new study finds turmeric extract selectively and safely killing cancer stem cells in a way that chemo and radiation can not.

A groundbreaking new study published in the journal Anticancer Research reveals that one of the world’s most extensively researched and promising natural compounds for cancer treatment: the primary polyphenol in the ancient spice turmeric known as curcumin, has the ability to selectively target cancer stem cells, which are at the root of cancer malignancy, while having little to no toxicity on normal stem cells, which are essential for tissue regeneration and longevity.

Titled, “Curcumin and Cancer Stem Cells: Curcumin Has Asymmetrical Effects on Cancer and Normal Stem Cells,” the study describes the wide range of molecular mechanisms presently identified by which curcumin attacks cancer stem cells (CSCs), which are the minority subpopulation of self-renewing cells within a tumor colony, and which alone are capable of producing all the other cells within a tumor, making them the most lethal, tumoriogenic of all cells within most if not all cancers.  Because CSCs are resistant to chemotherapy, radiation, and may even be provoked towards increased invasiveness through surgical intervention, they are widely believed to be responsible for tumor recurrence and the failure of conventional treatment.

The study identified the following 8 molecular mechanisms by which curcumin targets and kills cancer stem cells:

• Down-regulation of interleukin-6 (IL-6): IL-6 is classified as a cytokine (a potent biomolecule released by the immune system) and modulates both immunity and inflammation. It’s over expression has been linked to the progression from inflammation to cancer. Curcumin inhibits IL-6 release, which in turn prevents CSC stimulation.
  
• Down-regulation of interleukin-8 (IL-8): IL-8, another cytokine, is released after tumor cell death, subsequently stimulating CSCs to regrow the tumor and resist chemotherapy. Curcumin both inhibits IL-8 production directly and indirectly.
  
• Down-regulation of interleukin-1 (IL-1): IL-1, a family of cytokines, are involved in response to injury and infection, with IL-1 β playing a key role in cancer cell growth and the stimulation of CSCs. Curcumin inhibits IL-1 both directly and indirectly.
  
• Decrease CXCR1 and CXCR2 binding: CXCR1 and CXCR2 are proteins expressed on cells, including CSCs, which respond to the aforementioned cytokines in a deleterious manner. Curcumin has been found to not only block cytokine release, but their binding to these two cellular targets.
  
• Modulation of the Wnt signaling pathway: The Wnt signaling pathway regulates a wide range of processes during embryonic development, but are also dsyregulated in cancer. Curcumin has been found to have a corrective action on Wnt signaling.
  
• Modulation of the Notch Pathway: The Notch signaling pathway, also involved in embryogenesis, plays a key role in regulating cell differentiation, proliferation and programmed cell death (apoptosis), as well as the functioning of normal stem cells. Aberrant Notch signaling has been implicated in a wide range of cancers. Curcumin has been found to suppress tumor cells along the Notch pathway.
  

• Modulation of the Hedgehog Pathways: Another pathway involved in embryogenesis, the Hedgehog pathway also regulates normal stem cell activity. Abnormal functioning of this pathway is implicated in a wide range of cancers and in the stimulation of CSCs and associated increases in tumor recurrence after conventional treatment. Curcumin has been found to inhibit the Hedgehog pathway through a number of different mechanisms.
  
• Modulation of the FAK/AKT/FOXo3A Pathway: This pathway plays a key role in regulating normal stem cells, with aberrant signaling stimulating CSCs, resulting once again in tumor recurrence and resistance to chemotherapy. Curcumin has been found in multiple studies to destroy CSCs through inhibiting this pathway.
  

As you can see through these eight examples above, curcumin exhibits a rather profound level of complexity, modulating numerous molecular pathways simultaneously. Conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy is incapable of such delicate and “intelligent” behavior, as it preferentially targets fast-replicating cells by damaging their DNA in the vulnerable mitosis stage of cell division, regardless of whether they are benign, healthy or cancerous cells.  Curcumin’s selective cytotoxicity, on the other hand, targets the most dangerous cells – the cancer stem cells – which leaving unharmed the normal cells, as we will now learn more about below.

For the whole article and dosages go to:

http://www.wakingtimes.com/2016/01/08/turmerics-smart-kill-properties-put-chemo-radiation-to-shame/

 

 

[Jim1cor13]

Thanks bigwave, good stuff. It is evident that the cancer industry is too big to allow

other options for treatment, options that are even more effective, but they are not as

profitable and the FDA will protect pharma at all costs, including a patients life.

 

Nice to see the info like this getting out.

[SnowGlobe7]

That it...we are going to have Indian food tonight.......yummmmmm chicken tika masala.........garlic naan......yummmmmmmmmmm

[Jim1cor13]

Thanks Snow...you just made me hungry

 

What time is dinner?

[SnowGlobe7]

Our favorite Indian restaurant is a place called Cumin here in Tulsa....it is in the back of a shopping center...kinda gotta know it is there, but the wait staff is excellent and the food is the best I have had....very intense spices...SOOOOO flavorful and fresh.

[Jim1cor13]

Sounds great Snow, and great food!

 

I hope you have a wonderful dinner dear.

[SnowGlobe7]

awww thanks......if anyone is ever in TUlsa and wants to meet up....just give us a holler!!!

[davis411]

just saw this, actually i mix this in alot of cooking,

and the odd time a little t spoon straight, hard but man

u feel great next day

 

soups everything

[FlyHi]

I'm with you on that Davis411. I put it on my eggs, on my cereal, any stew, stir fry, curry, veges etc. I just love it.

 

Ha I did a supposed 'foot bath detox' using salts in an electrolyte solution with current run through it and the guy queried what colour my "toxin" would be...I said bright  yellow...he postulated black or brown and cloudy...i was right it was a lovely clear bright yellow.....he had never seen that before!....still the foot bath seems a sham to me 

[tankdude]

Salts in an electrolyte solution - something about that sounds familiar.....*LOL*

[Candy01]

This sounds just too far-fetched!  So folks with cancer should just take TURMERIC?!

 

[tkeaton]

It's great for healthy brain function as well.

[Thaiexpat]

Good post! Love the info shared here.

Keep in mind this:

Be CAREFUL in purchasing your turmeric. Make sure it isn't some OLD product which will contains molds or mycotoxin-substances. Mycotoxins are produced by fungi which can infiltrate even powders. Make sure the herbs and spices you use are fresh or produced recently (and not from moldy old product). the website: www.bulletproofexec.com

discusses the problem. Claims to have a pure source. Eat-up! Just no naan! Cheers

[FlyHi]

This sounds just too far-fetched!  So folks with cancer should just take TURMERIC?!

 

Absolutely! Especially prostate cancer. Note It is great for joints too and nerve connections too.

[Thaiexpat]

Wow, someone NEG you FlyHi. Whats up with that? I evened you out. Man, tough crowd!

[FlyHi]

Thanks for having my back doc! The support is appreciated