Five spices you might not expect could actually help prevent cancer are out there, according to a report by Agormedia.com.
Garlic: Instead of making you cry, garlic could help fight cancer from building. It has a high sulfur content and is also a good source of arginine, oligosaccharides, flavonoids and selenium, all of which is beneficial to health, according to Agormedia.com. Several studies suggest that increased garlic intake reduce the risk of cancers of colon, stomach, esophagus, pancreas and breast. It appears that garlic may protect against cancer through numerous mechanism including by inhibiting bacterial infection and formation of cancer causing substances promoting DNA repair and inducing cell death. Garlic supports detoxification and may also support the immune system and help reduce blood pressure.
Chile peppers: It contains capsaicin, a compound that can relieve pain. Though it sounds strange, it's true that Chile pepper has anti inflammatory and anti cancer effects. When used in mass it can cause heartburn but a little sprinkled onto everyday foods should be enough for the benefits. Chile peppers are also full of beta carotene, antioxidants and immune boosters that protect from prostate cancer.
Turmeric: It is one of the ingredient that make many curries yellow and gives it distinct flavor. Curcumin appears to be active ingredient in turmeric. This compound has demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, potentially protecting against cancer development. Turmeric extracts supplements are currently being studied and results show that they are effective against colon, prostate, breast and skin cancers.
Ginger: It has been used in folk medicine to treat everything from colds to constipation. ginger can be used fresh or powdered form. this humble spice boasts of medicinal qualities that help lowering cholesterol boost metabolism and kill cancer cells. Ginger extracts kill cancer cells by apopstatis or phegatosis.
Saffron: The primary cancer fighting element saffron contains is 'crocetin', a natural carotenoid di-carboxylic acid. It not only inhibits the progression of the disease but also decreases the size of the tumor by half, guaranteeing a complete goodbye to cancer.
