Tag: Cellular pathways

Research shows capsaicin, the active compound in cayenne pepper, can induce programmed cell death (apoptosis) in over 40 different types of cancer cells in laboratory settings. This demonstrates the profound and specific effects that cayenne pepper can have on your cells at a molecular level, extending far beyond its culinary use.

Over 19,000 studies have explored curcumin's effects, the main active compound in turmeric. This research has shown that what does turmeric do to cells is far-reaching, influencing fundamental processes like gene expression, cell signaling, and survival mechanisms.