Re: FW: NYTimes.com Article: Antidotes: To Radiation Regimen, Add Spice

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Hi all,

Another lurker here who likes to add, a little late maybe, that in

particular beyond-a-century sells curcumin.

From their website, www.beyond-a-century.com:

" CURCUMIN, 95% curcuminoid extract from Tumeric is antioxidant

(actually prevents formation of free radicals as well), antiviral,

antiinflammatory, and anticarcinogenic! It's bright orange color

is the biggest problem for use in powder form. Some suggest to use

with *866 Bioperine for better absorption. 50 grams, $9.00. Code

855.0 "

Ciao,

.

> Tumeric has been mentioned before as a possible anti-

inflammatory/anti tumor

> substance:

>

> From a Lurker:

>

> This article from NYTimes.com

>

>

> Antidotes: To Radiation Regimen, Add Spice

>

> October 22, 2002

> By ERIC NAGOURNEY

>

> Turmeric, a principal ingredient of curry, may protect

> cancer patients from the burns and blisters they often

> suffer from radiation therapy, researchers report.

>

snip

>

> The substance studied was curcumin, which gives turmeric

> its yellow color and has been shown to have

> anti-inflammatory benefits. Evidence also suggests it may

> be able to suppress tumor growth.

>

snip

>

> Turmeric supplements are available at health food stores,

> but Dr. Okunieff said it was unclear how much would be

> needed. " It would be more or less equivalent to somewhere

> between half a teaspoon and a tablespoon, " he said.

>

snip

>

> http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/22/health/22ANTI.html?

ex=1036460961 & ei=1 & en=a

> 8f97f181cde66ce