Chilli and Ginger ‘Slash the Risk of Cancer – Stopping Tumours Growing’

Scientists at the American Chemical Society found the compounds capsaicin, from chillis, and 6-gingerol from ginger, cut the risk of lung cancer

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If you’re one to shy away from the vindaloo, classing yourself as more of a korma-kinda kid, it may be time to man up.

New evidence suggests eating chilli and ginger together could help prevent cancer.

Eating chilli, combined with ginger, can protect against cancer, a new study has revealed.

Scientists believe the fiery peppers when combined with ginger could help fight the deadly disease.

Past studies have suggested capsaicin, that gives chillis their kick, may cause cancer.

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But the new findings suggest the pungent compound in ginger, 6-ginergol, could counteract the potentially harmful effects of capsaicin.

Both chilli and ginger are widely used spices, particularly in Asian cuisine, and scientists have long studied their potential health benefits.

Yet, some past research has pointed to negative health effects.

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