10 Benefits Of Spicy Foods
Spicy Foods Benefit #3: Fight Cancer Cells
Some spices have been shown to fight cancer cells without harming healthy cells. In one study done by the American Association for Cancer Research, they found that capsaicin, a component of red peppers, inhibited the growth of prostate cancer cells. More specifically, they found the compound not only inhibited the transcription prostate specific antigen but also induced apoptosis of the prostate cancer cells.
In addition, the turmeric spice has also been associated with killing cancer cells. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is what gives curry its yellow color. Numerous studies have shown even a small dose of the spice a day can literally choke out cancer cells as the spice works against nutrients in the body that are feeding the cancer.
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