Anita Sharma Anita Sharma Asked 7 months ago

Can turmeric fight cancer cells?

I've been reading a lot about the health benefits of turmeric, especially its anti-inflammatory properties. I'm curious to know if it has any role in fighting cancer cells, perhaps as a supportive measure or something more?

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Shalini Verma Shalini Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Curcumin in turmeric has been studied in labs for fighting cells, but that doesn't mean eating kitchen haldi cures cancer in the body. Please get proper hospital checkups and follow your oncologist's exact advice.

Rajesh Mishra Rajesh Mishra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Dekho, lab ki test tube me ladna aur asli insaan ke shareer me ladna alag baat hai. Turmeric helpful ho sakti hai body ko strong rakhne me, par cancer ka ilaaj sirf doctor ke paas hi milega.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

It has anti-inflammatory properties that help overall health, but it cannot replace actual cancer treatments. Always consult an oncologist.

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Shiny Varghese Shiny Varghese Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Curcumin does show some anti-cancer properties in lab studies by inhibiting certain cell pathways. However, the absorption in the human body is very low, so it cannot be used as a primary treatment. Stick to prescribed oncology care.

Nandini Rao Nandini Rao Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Please be very careful before giving high doses of turmeric or curcumin to a cancer patient. It can sometimes interfere with chemotherapy drugs, so you must get it checked with your doctor first.

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Neha Aggarwal Neha Aggarwal Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I read so many articles about curcumin and got super confused. While it sounds promising, relying on it entirely makes me so anxious. Please consult a proper cancer specialist for a safe, medical plan.

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