Widely heralded for its medicinal properties in certain parts of the world for generations, curcumin – the bioactive ingredient in turmeric – is finally making a name for itself in the Western world. Research has shown this compound has substantial antioxidant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, and it may also promote brain health and prevent the spread of certain cancers.
Recently, scientists from Tanta University in Egypt have revealed another potential benefit of curcumin, particularly when it is consumed with antioxidant-rich black tea. According to a study abstract available on PubMed, the academics used an animal model to determine whether black tea and curcumin supplements could block the harmful effects of a carcinogenic toxin produced by certain types of mold.
“Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a toxic compound commonly found as a contaminant in human food. It is carcinogenic due [to] its potential in inducing the oxidative stress and distortion of […] antioxidant enzymes,” the abstract states. “Since black tea possesses strong antioxidant activity, it protects cells and tissues against oxidative stress. Curcumin [also…] has a combination of biological and pharmacological properties that include antioxidant activity.”
When the scientists exposed a group of lab rats to the toxin, they found that animals that were given black tea and curcumin supplements did not suffer the same degree of liver damage as those that did not receive the two compounds together. Based on these findings, they concluded that black tea and curcumin have a synergistic effect against Aflatoxin B1.
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