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2024-11-15 22:56:53 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 884B07C0F9376DE6CF8ACA9650437244CC88162AF488F6F47665544F34731A84
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While turmeric is known to have the potential for medicinal uses the claim it 'causes colon cancer cells to self-destruct' is an exaggeration. Studies are currently being carried out on its possible role in helping treat cancers: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ptr.8220 https://blog.providence.org/toyourhealthblogs/the-truth-about-turmeric-is-this-trendy-spice-another-health-fad
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