Spices May Boost Breast Health

Pepper and turmeric show anti-tumor signs in the test tube; Spice extracts seen to block growth of rogue stem cells. - by Craig Weatherby

Click for full story and printer friendly version Almost 195,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the US this year … and more than 40,000 women will die from the disease.

Meanwhile, legitimate fears of adverse effects have deterred many women from taking anti-cancer drugs like tamoxifen and raloxifene.

Now, University of Michigan researchers say that antioxidant compounds from black pepper and turmeric may forestall breast cancer formation in major at-risk groups.

As study lead author Madhuri Kakarala said, “Women at high risk of breast cancer right now can choose to take the drugs tamoxifen or raloxifene for prevention, but most women won't take these drugs because there is too much toxicity. The concept that dietary compounds can help is attractive, and curcumin and piperine appear to have very low toxicity.” (UMHS 2009)

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