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Turmeric, and specifically its active compound curcumin, has been studied for potential anticancer properties. Traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, have used turmeric for centuries for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties, but not specifically for cancer. Modern scientific research has identified curcumin as having mechanisms that may interfere with cancer development, including inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells, inhibiting tumor growth, and reducing metastasis. Preclinical studies (cell culture and animal models) have demonstrated curcumin’s potential to inhibit various types of cancer, such as breast, colon, prostate, and lung cancers. However, clinical evidence in humans remains limited and inconclusive. Many trials have faced challenges, primarily due to curcumin's poor bioavailability when taken orally, meaning that only a small amount actually reaches the bloodstream and target tissues. Some small clinical trials have shown potential benefits as an adjunct to standard therapies, but larger, well-controlled studies are lacking. Current scientific consensus is that while curcumin shows promise, there is insufficient high-quality evidence to recommend turmeric or curcumin as a standalone treatment for cancer. Turmeric supplements may be used as a complementary approach, but always under medical supervision. Therefore, turmeric’s use in cancer is supported by laboratory and early clinical data, but not yet by definitive clinical trials.

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