Published December 30, 2009
Beat prostate cancer with this one-two punch
I’ve known for years that the curry spice turmeric inhibits prostate cancer. In India, where curry is a staple, prostate cancer is uncommon. I’ve traveled to India many times and I’ve seen firsthand how effective this spice is. But I’ve just learned that there’s a way to make this spice even more effective.
A group of scientists from Rutgers University in New Jersey made the discovery. They were well aware that the active chemical curcumin gave curry its cancer-fighting qualities. The scientists also knew that phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) also has anti-cancer qualities. PEITC is a naturally occurring compound in cruciferous vegetables. So they wanted to find out how effective the combination of curcumin and PEITC would be in fighting cancer.
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