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How to take turmeric for cancer
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Discover how to take turmeric for cancer.
From its scientific name Curcuma longa, also called Indian saffron or spice of long life, turmeric is a spice with multiple health benefits, and it is widely talked about for its effects on cancer.
This is a serious and serious subject, which is why I will only cover what Western science says and very little about alternative medicine (which I don’t disapprove of, but I don’t want to offend anyone).
This article does not, of course, replace the consultation and advice of a doctor which is essential if you are suffering from cancer.
The remedies in this article are indicative, do not replace any advice from a doctor, and do not in any way engage the responsibility of the author.
Foreword:
The readers of L’ile aux épices know it, I do not hold in my heart the pharmaceutical industries, the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as the ARC Foundation for research against cancer, and all the stakeholders. around this disease.
Conflicts of interest are far too important to be clear: a business supposed to heal people makes more money when people are sick, am I the only one seeing the problem?
The medical scandals about these actors are numerous, easily searchable (do your research), but are not the subject of this page.
However, it seemed fair to me to give you my general opinion so that you can judge my article in all objectivity, but also see the considerable efforts I have made to be as impartial as possible.
Turmeric as a remedy?
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice rich in non-flavonoid polyphenols, curcuminoids, contained in curcumin.
It is this which gives the yellow color to the rhizome, as well as a good part of the health benefits of turmeric: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-infectious, hepato-protective, and cardio-protective.
According to epidemiological data, the number of people affected by the most common cancers, colon, breast, prostate, and lung cancer, is lower in Asian countries where turmeric is consumed a lot than anywhere else in Asia. the world.
In fact, in India, there are reportedly fewer cancer cases per 100,000 inhabitants than in most countries in the world.
The frequency of the four most common cancers in the West, i.e. colon, breast, prostate, and lung cancer, is ten times lower.
Prostate cancer is even very rare there. According to some studies, this is due to regular and consistent consumption of turmeric.
Turmeric has been found in traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine, as a natural remedy, and has been for thousands of years.
It is particularly known and recognized for its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, hence the action of turmeric on joint pain, and as inflammation is a major factor in the appearance of many chronic diseases, turmeric is an ally to prevent them.
In addition, its antioxidant action helps fight against the action of free radicals leading to premature aging of cells and therefore resulting in diseases, including cancers.
Curcumin has been shown to influence the expression of over 700 genes, which may partly explain its many health benefits.
Western scientific research on turmeric for cancer:
Numerous studies have been carried out on turmeric to assess its action in the fight against cancer, mainly on rodents. Indeed, clinical trials carried out on humans, while very promising, are rather rare.
Among all the nutrients, it is turmeric that is the subject of the greatest number of scientific articles on its anti-cancer virtues.
General studies on preventive action
Numerous studies have been carried out on animals that have been exposed to carcinogens.
Those who consumed curcumin were less affected by several cancers: cancer of the lung, colon, stomach, liver, skin, breast, esophagus, lymphomas, and leukemia.
Clinical trials have been carried out, with promising results. In general, one trend emerges: the consumption of turmeric could be associated with a lower risk of developing cancer.
In a study carried out on at-risk patients with precancerous lesions, it was seen that taking 1 g to 8 g of curcumin per day for 3 months made it possible to regress the lesions.
Another study on intestinal polyps showed that 1.5 g of curcumin per day, combined with 20 mg of quercetin, reduced the size and number of intestinal polyps in patients with familial polyposis.
General studies on curative action
There are few results from current clinical trials, but they are encouraging.
Among the few results we have, a study has shown that 8 g of curcumin has, in some cases, stabilized the course of pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer.
These studies have shown that the low bioavailability of curcumin, poorly absorbed by the intestines and quickly eliminated by the liver, which is why many clinical trials focus on cancers of the digestive tract where the amounts of curcumin remain high ( see our article on the effects of turmeric on digestive disorders ) because it does not pass the intestinal barrier.
Turmeric associated with cancer treatments
There are many treatments available to a cancer patient, and these treatments have several unwanted side effects.
Radiotherapy and chemotherapy, combined with the consumption of turmeric, would promote greater cell death while reducing the formation of metastases.
In addition, consuming turmeric would reduce the toxicity of treatments, including skin damage caused by radiotherapy during breast cancer.
Studies have shown that taking turmeric with good bioavailability has a positive effect on the general quality of life of patients with cancer, under treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Turmeric has shown an improvement in the efficacy of chemotherapy treatment, specifically based on methotrexate (Emthexate®, Ledertrexate®, Metoject®, Metothrexate®), based on docetaxel (Docetaxel®, Taxotere®, Tevadocel®), and on gemcitabine base.
It should be noted that according to some studies, turmeric has had negative effects on certain cancer treatments by reducing the effect of certain chemotherapies.
This was the case for cyclophosphamide (Endoxan®), for epipodophyllotoxins (Celltop®, Eposin®, Vepesid.®), as well as for treatments against breast cancer based on camptothecins. Further studies are needed to verify this interaction between turmeric and chemo.
Brain tumor studies
A 2011 study was published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. The researchers formed two groups of mice with glioblastoma, a deadly type of brain cancer. One had curcumin supplementation, the other didn’t.
Result: the researchers observed a reduction in tumor size in 81% of the mice taking curcumin, without any side effects. In addition, curcumin only affected cancer cells and not healthy cells.
The scientists said: “In summary, the data presented here suggest that curcumin is a potential agent for therapies for glioblastoma. ”
Breast Cancer Studies
A study published in 2008 in the scientific journal Cancer Prevention Research showed the inhibiting action of curcumin on the motility of breast cancer cells, and therefore on their spread.
Curcumin has had an inhibiting action on the functioning of alpha-6-beta-4 integrin, which is associated with the development of cancer by contributing to the resistance of cells to apoptosis, i.e. death. programmed cell cancer cells, and metastasis.
Another study showed that a mixture of curcumin and piperine would limit the growth of breast cancer stem cells, the most difficult to eliminate with conventional treatments.
Colon Cancer Studies
A study was carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Saint-Louis in the United States, to study the action of the combination of curcumin in turmeric, and silymarin in Milk Thistle, on colon cancer.
The results, published in the medical journal Journal of Cancer reveal, showed that the combination made it possible to stop the proliferation of cancer cells, their spread, and even increased their elimination.
In a 2014 study conducted at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, curcumin had previously shown a preventive effect, preventing cancer cell metastasis in colon cancer while supporting the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs.
Pancreatic and Lung Cancer Studies
Two similar studies on the effect of curcumin on pancreatic and lung cancer, conducted in 2009 and published in the scientific journal Molecular Pharmacology, observed that curcumin inhibits the growth of pancreatic and lung cancer cells, promotes their death, and increases the sensitivity of cells to chemotherapy.
Cancer stem cell studies
An in vivo test was conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan Cancer Center in the United States, by putting curcumin + piperine in a culture of cancer cells. Result: the number of stem cells was reduced while normal cells are spared.
One of the theories that explain why cancer can recur, despite apparently effective treatment, is stem cells, which are not eliminated by conventional chemotherapy.
Even if all the cancer cells were eliminated, it would only take a few cancer stem cells to form colonies of new cancer cells again.
Studies are being carried out in the laboratory of the University of Michigan, on the effect of curcumin and piperine on breast cancer.
One of the latest studies has shown that the concentration of the curcumin + piperine mixture obtained through food is capable of eliminating breast cancer stem cells, without harmful effects for normal cells.
Dr. Kakarala says: “This study shows that these compounds are not toxic to normal breast tissue. Women who are at high risk for breast cancer today may choose to take a drug like tamoxifen or raloxifene for prevention, but most women don’t take them because their side effects are too much. important. The idea that a dietary compound can help is appealing, and curcumin and piperine appear to have very low toxicity. ”
Another advantage of turmeric over these preventive drugs is its action on all stem cells of all cancers, while preventive treatments only act on estrogen-sensitive cancers.
How does turmeric work for cancer
From studies, it appears that the curcumin in turmeric works against cancer cells in 7 ways,:
• Inhibits tumor cell proliferation
• Inhibits the synthesis of a protein considered essential for tumor formation
• Promotes the production of enzymes that help the body rid itself of cancer cells
• Decreases inflammation
• Helps the body destroy mutant cells and prevent them from spreading
• Inhibits the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells
• Prevents the development of blood vessels nourishing the tumor
Some researchers have speculated that curcumin is an inhibitor of the proteasome, a set of proteins that destroy used or unnecessary proteins in cells.
Proteasome inhibitors are already used for the treatment of cancer: bortezomib, ixazomib, and carfilzomib.
In an article in Pans, researchers at the University of California at San Diego, in collaboration with Chinese researchers, describe how curcumin binds to an enzyme called DYRK2, which affects the functioning of the proteasome, and therefore reduces cancer progression.
Jack Dixon, professor at the university, explained in a statement: “Our results reveal an unexpected role of curcumin in the inhibition of the DYRK2-proteasome complex.
Our main goal is to develop a chemical compound that can target DYRK2 in patients with these cancers (triple-negative breast cancer and multiple myeloma) ”.
Studies have shown that in addition, curcumin acts synergistically with another proteasome inhibitor, carfilzomib.
Thus, this combination promotes apoptosis of cancer cells (programmed cell death) and results in higher cancer cell death, without affecting healthy cells.
Which turmeric to choose?
Indeed, there are many forms of turmeric, and many differences between each, we have written an article explaining how to choose the right turmeric, to buy the right turmeric for your needs. To summarize, you can take turmeric in its original form (root or powder), or processed turmeric products.
As part of the aid in the fight against cancer, your choice will be:
• A food supplement extracted from turmeric: choose a food supplement with 100% curcumin, containing at least 95% curcuminoids, without any additives or excipients, with a manufacturer’s guarantee on the quality of the production chain: place and method of cultivation, harvesting, production, and packaging of the final product.
• A quality turmeric powder: choose a powder rich in curcumin, with a good quality of production chain: place and method of cultivation, harvest, production, and packaging of the final product.
Tips for using curcumin from turmeric extract
According to naturopaths, a typical anticancer dosage can reach 3 g of a good bioavailable extract of curcumin, between 3 and 4 times a day.
To be effective, it is necessary to consume high doses of curcumin, because it is not very bioavailable, that is to say, that it is not well absorbed by the body, or else to consume curcumin associated with an increasing ingredient. bioavailability, such as piperine in pepper, or a lipid such as a coconut oil.
Two tips to increase the bioavailability of curcumin:
Turmeric micro-emulsion
Ingredients :
• 1 tablespoon of curcumin powder
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon of melted coconut oil
Preparation :
• Melt the coconut oil if it is solid, then mix all the ingredients.
• Using a blender, blend the mixture to emulsify.
Curcumin solution
Ingredients :
• 1 tablespoon of curcumin powder
• 12.5 cl of water
Preparation :
- Boil the water.
- When it comes to a boil, put the curcumin and let it boil for 10 minutes.
- Let cool and it’s ready.
Thus, you create a solution titrated with 12% bioavailable curcumin. Be careful, the concentration of curcumin will gradually decrease, after 6 hours, the concentration will have halved, so drink it quickly.
How should turmeric powder be taken for cancer
This is not a dosage, but indicative information that does not replace consultation with a doctor who must be consulted.
With the little information on this subject, and because we do not have research to confirm whether these protocols are valid for all forms of cancer, we can only make assumptions about the dosage, based on medicines. alternatives.
Anyway, turmeric is just a spice and not a medicine, we list the different uses of turmeric in a dedicated article.
In the following preparations, you will notice the association of black pepper (Piper nigrum) with turmeric.
Why combine turmeric with black pepper?
As we mentioned, the downside of turmeric is its low bioavailability, which means that if you want to heal yourself with it, you have to consume large amounts of it!
By combining turmeric longa with black pepper, curcumin is better assimilated by the body. Piperine interacts with curcumin, and the properties of turmeric are multiplied, some say by 1000. This is the reason why in Indian tradition turmeric is mainly used in mixtures with other spices and always pepper…
I often say that piperine activates curcumin. In addition, it is advisable to combine turmeric and pepper with a little fat, the latter also allowing the spice to be better assimilated by the body.
Turmeric is fat-soluble, by mixing it with fat, its bioavailability is increased.
In what proportions to combine pepper with turmeric?
I generally recommend a ratio of 1 to 9: 1 dose of pepper to 9 doses of turmeric.
It should be noted here that depending on the desired effect, it is possible, even recommended, to add other spices to this mixture. In this case, I have read a method that I like very much, it is the 9-5-1 dosage: 9 doses of turmeric, 5 doses of another spice, and 1 dose of pepper.
For example, cinnamon for its benefits on diabetes: 9 doses of turmeric, 5 of cinnamon, and 1 of pepper. Ginger for its anti-inflammatory benefits: 9 doses of turmeric, 5 doses of ginger, and 1 of pepper.
Mix the spices well before consuming them, this will be all the more effective.
Kitchen use
Add 2 to 3 g of turmeric powder per day and person in your culinary preparations. This corresponds to one teaspoon per person. This amount corresponds to approximately 200 mg of curcuminoids.
Combine the rhizome powder with a few pinches of pepper and if possible a little fat: olive oil, butter, etc.
To relieve inflammation, it is considered necessary to take the equivalent of 200 mg to 400 mg of curcuminoids, 3 times a day, which corresponds to 3 times the stated intake.
In infusion
Infusion. Infuse 1 to 2 g of turmeric powder with 3 or 4 black peppercorns in 150 ml of boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink 2 cups a day.
You can also boil a turmeric root for 3 minutes, then let the decoction infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 or 3 cups a day. Also bet on the combination of turmeric and lemon, a beneficial combination.
To relieve inflammation, it is considered that you should take the equivalent of 200 mg to 400 mg of curcuminoids, 3 times a day, which corresponds to at least 3 g of turmeric, 3 times a day.
In drink
A good way to enjoy the benefits of turmeric is to drink Ayurvedic golden milk, this drink with coconut milk, coconut oil, turmeric, and pepper, is a concentrate of benefits.
This drink allows better bioavailability of turmeric because the spice is associated with pepper and a fatty substance.
Honey with turmeric
A natural remedy used in Asia since the dawn of time, it begins to arrive in the West thanks to the development of alternative medicine: it is turmeric honey or golden honey!
It is a real panacea, we use it in prevention by eating a teaspoon every morning on an empty stomach, or in a curative way as explained in our article dedicated to this spicy honey.
“Pure” curcumin and other drugstore products
If you want to consume and take a course of pure curcumin, or any other para pharmacy product based on turmeric, you must take advice from your pharmacist, or from the person who sold you this product. The dosage and all necessary advice are supposed to be stated on the package.
Contraindications
In any case, always consult the advice of your doctor before embarking on any cure whatsoever.
Like any product, turmeric has its share of contraindications and side effects, we have listed them in our article on the adverse effects of turmeric.
However, there are dangers in consuming turmeric directly related to cancer and its treatments.
The intake of turmeric should be considered with caution, or under the advice of a doctor, if it is combined with certain treatments: radiotherapy, platinum analogs, anthracyclines, and certain anti-tumor antibiotics (Bleomycin and Mitomycin). The minimum is to avoid taking turmeric on the days of treatment, as well as the two days preceding and following it.
As we have seen, as a precaution, turmeric is contraindicated in the event of treatment with cyclophosphamide (Endoxan), doxorubicin (Adriblastina®, Caelyx®, Doxorubicine®, Myocet®), camptothecins (Campto®, Irinosin ®, Irinotecan®, etc.), and doxorubicin (Adriblastina®, Caelyx®, Doxorubicine®, Myocet®).
Some conclusions and thoughts:
Is turmeric the miracle cure for cancer?
Of course not. It would be dishonest to hold out a miraculous cure for people with this terrible disease. The answer no is induced by the miracle term, turmeric is just a food. At the same time, the effects are there, but analysis of the reports of published and previously cited studies shows that further studies are needed.
These missing in-depth studies would simply be clinical trials on humans in greater numbers, with the development of specific protocols for the use of turmeric to treat cancer patients or to improve tolerance to chemotherapy.
Why are there so few trials on humans?
The words which follow are binding on me and are only personal reflections.
This healthy, natural remedy, and effective if we are to believe the numerous studies carried out on the subject, has almost always remained confined to laboratories for no justified reason.
For millennia, turmeric has been consumed as a spice above all and without any concern for man, on the contrary, all civilizations have recognized it as a remedy. It is therefore quite astonishing to continue many studies in the laboratory and on animals for a product that is not harmful, except in very specific rare cases.
Why? My opinion is that the main culprits are the pharmaceutical companies and their hegemony in the healthcare world. It doesn’t take long to see that the listing of these companies is more important to them than people’s health.
It is not in the financial interests of drug companies to encourage human trials of a natural substance like curcumin.
For those who are interested, I recommend the books of Michel Donna, a former chemical engineer, and now a nature therapist, particularly his book “Take charge of your health”, in which he deals with a few black issues in the pharmaceutical industry.
What if I got cancer?
When I talk about turmeric around me, people often ask me “but you, you have cancer, what do you do?” Do you eat seeds? “. Legitimate.
Difficult to project, but without a doubt, I would add turmeric to my daily life (well, it is already the case, you will tell me).
It is likely that I will follow the recommendations of the doctors, even if it means undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments, but associated with a course of turmeric, that’s for sure.
Why? Because it costs nothing! Safe, inexpensive, and certainly effective, the real question is why without it?
9 additional tips to lower your risk of cancer
Nothing, absolutely nothing, can replace a healthy lifestyle, to avoid being touched by cancer.
Sugars, starches, and foods with high glycemic indexes
Foods with a glycemic index are the foods that stimulate insulin production the most, and insulin is a hormone that stimulates the growth of cancer cells.
Reducing their consumption, therefore, makes it possible to normalize the level of insulin in the blood, and therefore to drastically reduce the risk of developing cancer.
To reduce your consumption of sugar, cereals, starches, potatoes, white bread, and all foods containing a large amount of starch.
Vitamin D
Numerous studies show that vitamin D deficiency plays a central role in the development of cancer cells. The results show that up to 30% of cancer deaths could be prevented each year by optimizing vitamin D levels.
Ideally, the vitamin D level should vary between 50 and 70 ng / ml, and the best way to maintain it is through the sun. Indeed, sun exposure can meet 80 to 90% of vitamin D needs, for you need:
• Exposure to the sun for at least 10 to 15 minutes
• Exposing yourself 2 to 3 times a week
• Exposure to the time of day when UV-B is most intense: between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Minimize exposure of hands, forearms, and face
• Exposing yourself without sunscreen on the skin
Be careful not to go so far as to burn the skin, because the harmful effects would then be greater than the benefits. These tips vary a lot depending on the color of the skin, white skin will require a shorter and less intense exposure than dark skin.
In countries and regions with low sunlight, the use of oral supplements is often necessary.
Physical exercise
Practicing regular physical activity can greatly reduce the risk of cancer. This can be explained in many different ways, but mainly because exercise lowers insulin levels and normalizes anabolic hormones.
Studies have shown that physically active women see the risk of developing breast cancer reduced by 20 to 30% compared to inactive women.
Physical exercise should be frequent, ideally daily, and if possible, varied. One of the best activities: walking!
The stress
Decreased stress, anxiety, and any negative energy lead to well-being that is conducive to staying away from cancer.
Activities like yoga, meditation, prayer, or just reading, are very effective for this.
Vegetables (organic)
A diet rich in vegetables, preferably organic, is a diet to be favored to avoid cancer, particularly colored vegetables, green leafy vegetables, and crucifers (cabbage, radish, etc.).
Favor gentle cooking methods: poaching, steaming, boiling, and avoid barbecues, grills, and fried foods.
Environmental toxins
The environmental toxins we face every day are poisons, which can be aggravating factors in the development of cancer.
Among them, we find pollution of course, but also pesticides (especially in food), household chemicals, deodorants, atmospheric pollution, toxins from plastics such as bisphenol A and all the endocrine disruptors present in clothes, cosmetics, etc.
Some are inevitable, like pollution, but others can be avoided by carefully selecting your everyday consumer products.
Omega-3 fatty acids
It seems that a diet rich in Omega-3 can control inflammation and increase the effectiveness of the immune system to fight cancer cells.
The weight
It has been shown that being overweight correlates with an increase in the onset of cancer, so weight control, especially abdominal fat, is necessary.
The sleep
Poor sleep is an aggravating factor in the risk of developing cancers. Getting enough sleep and in good conditions is not always easy, but it is nevertheless essential.
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Discover the 15 shocking health benefits of coriander leaves
There are many health benefits of coriander leaves that you can get which are very helpful as disease prevention and natural treatment method.
Besides, it is very easy to consume these coriander leaves, since you can combine them with other spices when you prepare your food.
Here are several health benefits of coriander leaves that you can get by consuming them in your diet.
1.- Antibiotic
The first health benefits of coriander leaves that you can get are for the antibiotic effect.
Especially when it is used as a treatment for digestive problems, for example, diarrhea that causes pathogens, so they need some antibiotics to cure it.
The reason is that within this plant there are borneol chemicals that can treat various health symptoms such as measles, gastric inflammation, hemorrhoids, flu, vertigo, high blood pressure, vomiting, breast inflammation, and even impotence.
2.- Antioxidant
Many studies are done to show the effectiveness of coriander leaves as an antioxidant.
Among the benefits of coriander leaves, there are antioxidant substances such as chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid, capable of fighting free radicals that cause skin oxidation.
Therefore, if you consume these coriander leaves as part of your daily intake, you will be able to protect your skin from wrinkles due to that free radical.
It turns out that the health benefits of coriander leaves are also usable for cancer.
Especially since there are many types of antioxidants within these leaves that can prevent cancer, such as Vit E, Vit C, caffeic acid, beta carotene, ferulic, kaempferol, and quercetin.
These substances are especially effective in reducing oxidative stress that can cause cancer.
Therefore, if you want to reduce your chances of developing cancer, then you may want to consume coriander leaves regularly.
4.- Inflammation
Among the benefits of coriander leaves, there is one of the most important essential oils is cineole.
Also, within these leaves, there is a component of linoleate acid.
Those two substances are great, especially for protecting you from various problems, like rheumatism and arthritis.
This is also suitable to be used as a treatment for inflammation, especially that which occurs on the skin.
Within these leaves is also atsiri oil, which is especially useful when used against infections caused by bacteria and fungi.
Because there is a lot of substance available within the leaves, it can be used as an antifungal, antiseptic, and disinfectant.
The antioxidant within these leaves is very powerful, so you can even use it to treat eczema and other skin problems.
5.- Heart
The health benefits of coriander leaves are also helpful for those experiencing any problems with their heart condition.
For those who have hypertension, try to consume this because it can lower your blood pressure effectively.
Especially since the calcium and cholinergic ion within these leaves are exceptionally effective in reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, which also includes heart attack and stroke.
The essential oil within these leaves will also make your heart work better.
6.- Diarrhea
Inside the leaves are several essential oils that can make your digestion system work better, such as linalool and borneol. They can make your stomach work better.
Furthermore, you can even use the leaves to cure various digestion system problems such as diarrhea.
The reason is that within the leaves is a helpful substance that can treat diarrhea symptoms such as beta phellandrene, cineole, limonene, borneol, and alpha-pinene.
These substances are known for their antibacterial properties so they can cure the symptoms of diarrhea.
You can also consume coriander leaves when you want to vomit or nausea to relieve symptoms.
7.- Cholesterol
Cholesterol is very bad, as it can cause many types of diseases when not properly treated, such as a heart attack, diabetes, stroke, and many others.
So, if you want to lower the level of available cholesterol in your blood, try consuming these coriander leaves.
The leaves that contain potassium and sodium will be able to reduce them effectively as one of the health benefits of coriander leaves.
Other types of acidic substances that are known to effectively lower the level of available cholesterol within your blood are also available within these leaves, such as linoleate acid, palmitate acid, oleate acid, askorbat acid, as well as stearate acid.
Those substances within the leaves can reduce cholesterol buildup within the vein and artery wall. What’s more,
8.- Iron
These coriander leaves are also known as a good source of iron which is very helpful for many kinds of functions in your body.
First, it is used to make your bone healthy. It is also important in the formation of hemoglobin within your blood, as it will be used to carry oxygen throughout the body.
That is why; If you lack this iron nutrient, your heart beats too fast, you will feel great fatigue and various problems in your respiratory system.
It is also an important nutrient that can prevent anemia from happening to you.
9.- Eyes
As you know, the health benefits of coriander leaves are also very useful for your eyes.
Especially because within these leaves there is a beta carotene substance which is a form of Vit A.
Vitamin A is necessary for your eyes to become healthier and maintain their condition.
Additionally, the antioxidant within the leaves can prevent various eye problems such as cataracts and even macular degeneration.
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10.- Mouth ulcer
Within the leaves, you can also find citronellol, which is a very effective antiseptic.
That is why; you can use it effectively to treat mouth ulcers as it can make the healing process faster and also make your breath feel fresh afterward.
That could be why you may find coriander leaves used as an ingredient in toothpaste.
In the old days, when there was no toothpaste, the leaves were used to eliminate bad breath.
11.- Detoxification
Detoxification is a very important thing because the heavy metal inside your body can cause many kinds of problems in the future, such as autism, dementia, and infertility.
But don’t worry, as the health benefits of coriander leaves can also be used for the detox process.
These sheets are exceptionally effective when used to remove heavy metals that are very dangerous to your body, such as aluminum and even mercury.
12.- Insomnia
There is a time when you can’t sleep even though you don’t really think about anything and aren’t even stressed during the day.
Even though your body is already tired, sometimes you still have trouble sleeping properly.
The reason could be because the chemical composition within your body is an imbalance that makes your body unable to function properly.
This will stiffen your nerves so you will have trouble falling asleep.
When that happens, you may want to try the consumption of coriander leaves, as inside you can find phytonutrients and other substances capable of balancing the chemical composition of the body.
After the chemical composition within your body balances, your nerves will relax and you can easily fall asleep.
13.- Urolithiasis
Other health benefits of coriander leave that you can get come from the natural diuretic properties that this leaf has.
Due to these properties, the consumption of these coriander leaves will be able to promote urine production.
Hence, this sheet is also very effective when used to prevent urolithiasis from occurring.
Also, these leaves that have detoxification properties will detoxify your kidney.
This may reduce the risk of developing kidney stones in the future.
That is why; it is very good for you to consume this coriander regularly.
14.- Diabetes
You should know that by consuming coriander leaves, you will be able to activate your endocrine gland to work.
Furthermore, it will also cause the pancreas to produce more insulin, thereby increasing the level of insulin within the blood.
This insulin will be able to effectively dissolve the sugar in the blood, thus lowering the blood sugar level.
This is an exceptionally important process, especially for you, who have diabetes, so your blood sugar level will decrease by consuming these leaves.
Also, even when you do not have diabetes, consuming coriander leaves may reduce your risk of diabetes.
It can also make your body metabolize sugar better.
Therefore, it is still good for everyone to consume these coriander leaves regularly
15.- Vitamin K
You should know that within these leaves, you can also find vitamin K which has many health benefits from coriander leaves.
If you lack this nutrient, then your body will not be able to process blood clotting because the blood thickening process will be favored with the use of this vitamin K.
Therefore, if you do not get enough vitamin K within your body, then you will keep bleeding every time you get hurt, which will be very dangerous for your life.
Those are several health benefits of coriander leaves that you can get and are exceptionally helpful for treating and even preventing various diseases.
Within these leaves are a large number of essential oils that you can find that also have several useful properties for your health.
You can use these leaves as a natural treatment for various symptoms because the properties these leaves contain are very powerful in treating various diseases.
But it is not only useful as a treatment, this is also useful as prevention of those diseases in the first place.
That is why; The best thing for you is that you can consume these leaves regularly as it is often used as food.
But you should know that some of you might develop allergies after consuming these leaves.
Especially those who often experience allergies to spices so you need to know if you have an allergy when consuming coriander leaves or not.
If you have an allergy, you will also experience irritation to your skin.
So, try taking a little to see the effect before consuming it directly.
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Discover the 16 Benefits of Taurine and side effects.
Taurine is a semi-essential organic compound. Although scientists have known it for more than two centuries; The health benefits of taurine have recently become clear.
A diet rich in taurine can protect the body and promote longevity.
Taurine supplements are non-toxic, cheap, and freely available. Read on to understand why you should consider taurine supplementation and not believe its bad reputation.
Benefits of Taurine
Taurine supplements are recommended for some people, depending on their specific health goals and medical conditions, but it’s important to understand the details of dosage and potential effects.
The most impressive taurine benefits include the following:
•Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
•Improving athletic performance
•Preventing heart disease
•Reducing the risk of diabetes
•Weightloss
•Preventing metabolic syndrome
•Reduce periodontal disease
•Improving muscle growth
1.- Antioxidants
Tissues exposed to oxidative damage have particularly high concentrations of taurine. Like other antioxidants, taurine benefits by directly and indirectly removing harmful oxidants to minimize tissue damage.
Through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, taurine can protect our bodies from unnecessary cell death and tissue damage.
2.- Reduce inflammation
The antioxidant action of taurine benefits produces taurine chloramine (Taul) and bromine (TauBr), which also have anti-inflammatory properties.
Taurine supplementation enhances the formation of TauCl and TauBr in the body and may be effective in treating inflammatory conditions.
Taurine is very effective in treating acute inflammation (caused by infection, irritants, damaged cells, or cancer). However, its role in the progression of inflammatory diseases (such as arthritis) is less clear.
Decreased Taul generation in the body can worsen inflammation-related joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis.
Taul injections improved arthritis symptoms in various experimental animal models.
The gene for the taurine transporter (TauT) has also been linked to the inflammatory response.
3.- Fight infections
The antimicrobial effects of taurine benefits in the body come from taurine chloramine (Taul) and taurine bromine (TauBr) formation.
Taul and TauBr are capable of killing a wide spectrum of bacteria, fungi (yeasts and molds), viruses, and parasites.
Both Taul and TauBr are promising treatments for infections such as chronic sinusitis, otitis media (swimmer’s ear), acne vulgaris, and gum disease.
Taul and TauBr break down quickly in our bodies and are only effective if used topically, not supplemented. However, taurine supplementation can increase the production of these compounds in our bodies.
Taurine’s role as an antioxidant is also important for the protection of the cells of our immune system.
Taurolidine, another taurine derivative, is commonly used in Europe and the US to help treat various infections.
The white blood cells (neutrophils) of rats supplemented with taurine have an increased ability to destroy invading bacteria.
4.-Help fight cancer
Taurolidine, a taurine derivative that is converted to taurine within the body, increased cancer survival rates in animal models; it also blocked the growth of colorectal cancer in rats.
Cancer patients have reduced levels of taurine. Surgery and chemotherapy further lower taurine levels and can reduce taurine in cancer patients. Therefore, taurine supplementation can be very beneficial for cancer patients.
5.-Treat diabetes
Antioxidants, such as taurine, are low in diabetic individuals. This increases the risk of oxidative damage; diabetes decreases the body’s ability to absorb taurine.
Diabetic complications, such as heart, kidney, and nerve damage, can be attributed to high oxidative damage as a result of low taurine levels.
In a study of 39 types 1 diabetic patient, oral supplementation with 500 mg of taurine three times daily for 3 months restored blood taurine levels. Taurine supplementation also prevented blood cells from clotting, lowering the risk of a heart attack.
In rats, taurine also lowers blood glucose by interacting with insulin receptors on cells.
The role of taurine benefits in protecting the kidneys from damage in diabetes is well documented in animal models and human cells.
One and a half grams of taurine daily for two weeks improved early cardiac abnormalities in a study (DB-RCT) of nine types of diabetic patients.
6.-Protects the heart
Cells of the heart and blood vessels contain the taurine transporter, suggesting that the benefits of taurine are important for heart function.
Heart disease induced by taurine-deficient diet in various animal studies.
The risk of chronic heart disease is lower in individuals with a high urinary production of taurine.
In a study of 22 healthy middle-aged women, 3 g of taurine supplements daily for 4 weeks lowered homocysteine levels. Since homocysteine correlates with heart disease, taurine may help prevent heart attacks or high cholesterol.
Taurine can also prevent abnormal heartbeats (AFib)
Taurine supplementation is effective in treating the hardening and narrowing of blood arteries in animals.
Although more research is needed, the positive effects of taurine’s benefits on the heart are thought to:
•Improves fat profile
•Helps control calcium ion uptake and thus cell excitation
•Acts as an antioxidant
•Prevents contraction of blood vessels
7.- Prevents hypertension
Taurine can increase the production of endorphins by the brain (hypothalamus). This calms the brain’s fight or flight response, which is overactive during stress, and lowers blood pressure.
Low levels of taurine are associated with increased blood pressure.
Oral taurine supplementation is potentially a very safe and convenient regimen for the control of high blood pressure.
Consumption of 3g of taurine per day for 2 months in hypertensive patients reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
It also plays a protective role in the heart and kidneys in rats with hypertension.
8.- Reduces cholesterol
Taurine supplementation can improve bile secretion and activity and improve the body’s breakdown of cholesterol.
It is also essential for the formation of bile salts and as such plays an important role in the absorption and breakdown of fats and cholesterol.
Additionally, taurine can lower blood and liver cholesterol levels in animals fed a high-fat diet.
9.-Protects the liver
Taurine supplementation in the diet at doses greater than 500 mg daily for 3 months reduced liver injury in 24 patients with chronic hepatitis.
In rats, dietary taurine protected their livers from damage related to heavy metals and oxidized fat.
Taurine availability in the body is low in various forms of liver cirrhosis. In 35 patients with liver cirrhosis, daily taurine supplementation increased taurine levels and also reduced painful muscle cramps that are associated with cirrhosis.
In animal models, taurine is effective in preventing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It reduced oxidative stress, cell death, and fat accumulation in the liver.
Taurine supplementation also prevented alcoholic fatty liver disease in animals by decreasing alcohol-induced oxidative stress and inflammation. It also increased the production of proteins associated with the breakdown of fats in the liver.
Animal studies suggest that taurine prevents long-term liver damage and helps liver cells recover more quickly from fatty and alcoholic liver disease.
10.- Parkinson’s disease
Research has shown that when people have adequate or high levels of taurine in their system, neuronal cell regrowth is possible, which may help reverse or mitigate the effects of certain neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease.
11.- Weight loss
Lowering fat levels in the bloodstream and helping the body deal with excess blood glucose are two of the best benefits of taurine; therefore, they can help optimize the process of weight loss and fat burning.
12.- Athletic performance
This organic compound has become a very popular training supplement as it is known to allow muscles to work longer, safer, and more efficiently, which means your workouts will have better results and your recovery time will be faster. shorter.
13.- Immune function
Having adequate levels of taurine in your body can help your immune system regulate its actions, meaning your body is less likely to experience allergic reactions and other unnecessary energy expenditure.
14.- Muscle development
Taurine benefits are known to aid in skeletal muscle differentiation, and later in life, having adequate levels can help you grow and strengthen your muscles more effectively, making it a popular additive for bodybuilders and powerlifters. dumbbells.
15.- Protects vision
Taurine benefits protect retinal cells from damage caused by oxidants and bright light; In a study (DB-CT) of 62 patients, a combination of taurine, diltiazem, and vitamin E helped decrease vision loss by protecting against oxidative damage.
Low levels of taurine are associated with cataract formation in humans.
In cats, taurine deprivation causes vision loss.
In rats, the antiepileptic drug Vigabatrin depletes retinal taurine. As a result, prolonged use of this drug can lead to irreversible vision loss.
16.- It is good for lung health
The antioxidant activity benefits of taurine can protect the lungs from damage caused by exposure to toxins such as cigarette smoke.
Taurine-fed hamsters can resist lung damage caused by exposure to air pollutants.
Maintenance of tissue taurine levels is critical for the prevention of oxidant-induced lung injury in rats.
In sheep, the taurine-derived taurolidine (which is converted to taurine in the body) prevents lung damage caused by bacterial toxins.
Frequently asked questions about the benefits of taurine
-What is taurine?
Taurine (L-taurine or 2-aminoethane sulfonic acid) is a sulfur-containing amino acid.
Mammals have taurine in almost all tissues, but the heart, brain, retina, platelets, and glands contain particularly high amounts.
Taurine plays a crucial role in the development and protection of cells within mammals; controls multiple important biological processes in the body.
In this sense, taurine could be more easily compared to sodium or calcium ions than to a drug that targets a specific receptor in our body.
Humans are capable of producing taurine, but not in sufficient quantities. Therefore, taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid for humans; Some conditions in which patients may be deficient in taurine include premature infants, newborns, and patients with chronic liver, heart, and kidney disease.
This supplement is also an osmolyte. This means that it controls the entry and exit of water in the cells and prevents them from changing the cell too much; It interacts with fats in cell membranes and stabilizes them, preventing structural changes in the cell.
Despite the impressive range of positive effects that taurine has on the body, its exact mechanisms of action remain largely unknown.
-How does the body produce taurine?
Taurine is synthesized in the body from the only other two sulfur-containing amino acids, methionine and cysteine.
Taurine synthesis occurs primarily in the liver, with the help of the enzyme cysteine sulfinic acid and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).
Other cells in our body can absorb taurine from the blood thanks to the special taurine transporter molecule (TauT) found in cell membranes.
Taurine is an essential nutrient for newborns as they are not yet able to synthesize or retain taurine within their bodies. Breast milk contains the full taurine requirement for infants, as does modern infant formula.
-How does the body eliminate taurine?
Taurine leaves the body as part of the bile or urine.
The kidneys can increase or decrease taurine excretion depending on the dietary availability of taurine. High amounts of taurine in urine indicate high dietary intake.
Taurine carrier molecules in the kidneys use energy to reabsorb and retain taurine in the body.
People with compromised kidney function or defective taurine transporters may not be able to retain sufficient amounts of taurine.
Taurine Side Effects
Taurine remains one of the most important organic compounds within the body, but there are some potential side effects when consuming too much, such as pregnancy complications and worsening of certain nervous system disorders.
Bipolar Disorder: Studies have found that regular or prolonged use of this compound can worsen the symptoms of bipolar disorder, although, in moderate amounts, it may have a mitigating effect on this condition.
Pregnancy: Some of the more popular taurine supplements also contain other active ingredients, including caffeine, that may pose a risk to pregnant or lactating women, so these individuals should avoid the use of this non-essential amino acid.
Dosage
Up to 3 g of supplemental taurine per day is safe for consumption in adults. There is strong evidence that there are no side effects at doses up to and below this value. Scientists do not recommend a dose greater than 3 g per day.
Relatively high amounts of taurine are safe for consumption because any excess can be passed harmlessly through urine.
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