Anti-cancer spices you must include in your diet

Spices, apart from adding a distinct flavor and aroma, fight hard against multiple disorders. Certain spices are recommended by the ancient medicinal system of Ayurveda to prevent many ailments. Spices are high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, and they help stimulate the immune system to help prevent and treat cancer.

Here are some spices that are commonly considered beneficial for fighting cancer:

Turmeric
Curcumin is an active polyphenol compound in turmeric that has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It helps reduce the growth of cancer cells in the breast, colon, and pancreas, according to a study published in the journal Nutrients. It has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of ailments and turmeric can also help protect healthy cells from damage by radiation therapy.

Ginger
Ginger has the bioactive compound gingerol and shogaol present in it which is an anticancer property. It prevents cancer by inducing cancer cell deaths and inhibits the spread of cancer cells. According to a review published in Food Science & Nutrition, the consumption of ginger extract has the potential to prevent and treat colorectal cancer but this ability is weak. It is also used as a herbal remedy for upset stomach, gastrointestinal issues, and nausea.

Garlic
Garlic contains high amounts of the sulfur compound allicin, which helps boost the immune system and reduce the risk of cancer in the stomach, colon, and prostate. Garlic compounds also help with DNA repair and slow the growth of cancer cells. Garlic and onion are said to have anti-cancer properties as per an Author Mauscript study.

Cinnamon
Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants and the anti-inflammatory properties in it help reduce the growth of cancer cells. It inhibits the growth of cancer cells and cinnamon also contains the essential oil that suppresses the tumor size.

Cayenne pepper
The compound capsaicin present in cayenne pepper has anti-cancer effects and it also helps in inducing cancer cell deaths. Cayenne also contains beta-carotene which is toxic to cancer cells.

Cloves and Saffron
Cloves contain eugenol, which is helpful in preventing cancer, especially in the lungs and liver. Saffron contains safranal, which is an anti-cancer property that helps inhibit the growth of cancer.

The other spices that can reduce, prevent, and help in the treatment of cancer include cinnamon, black pepper, oregano, rosemary, basil, and thyme.