Asian Spice Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk In Women Exposed To Hormone Replacement Therapy

Turmeric Root and Turmeric Powder. Researchers have found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, could reduce the cancer risk for women after exposure to hormone replacement therapy. (Credit: iStockphoto)
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Previous studies have found that postmenopausal women who have taken a combined estrogen and progestin hormone replacement therapy have increased their risk of developing progestin-accelerated breast tumors. Now, University of Missouri researchers have found that curcumin, a popular Indian spice derived from the turmeric root, could reduce the cancer risk for women after exposure to hormone replacement therapy.

Hmmmm, evidence keeps creeping into the news that there just might be something here. Turmeric, or more specifically curcumin, one of its ingredients, seems to have useful, powerful components that have medicinal powers. It's worth reading these evolving developments.