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2024-11-15 16:29:23 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F4B0B89EE0A42EC6DF06E7270A4035FF263E7A7F40741F251D93EE77C0FBB0A4
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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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