Turmeric Protects Kidneys from Toxins
Toxic substances in the environment and certain medications cause free radical damage. They also reduce natural antioxidants in organs. In turn, this harmful activity can cause cell damage and organ dysfunction. (vii.269-270)
Animal studies suggest that turmeric and its curcumin compounds can protect the kidneys from exposure to toxic and even potentially cancer-causing substances. These include: (vii.269)
- Arsenic (vii.270-271)
- Chromium (VI) (used in chrome-plating, dye, and leather industries) (vii.269)
- Chemotherapy drugs (e.g., cisplatin, gentamicin, oxaliplatin, and adriamycin) (vii.265)
- Immunosuppressant drugs (e.g., cyclosporin A) (vii.263)
- Mercury (vii.265)
- Thyroid medication (vii.263)
Turmeric and curcumin protect kidneys by: (vii.263, 265, 269-270)
- Preventing inflammation and damage induced by free radicals.
- Boosting and/or restoring antioxidant defenses.
Conversely, chromium III is the most common type in the environment and is a micronutrient. (vii.269)
Used to treat serious bacterial infections. (vii.263)
Thyroid hormone (T3, or thyroxine) increases mitochondrial activity and can cause enlargement of the kidney. (vii.263)
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