Turmeric May Be One of Nature’s Gifts for Neurofibromatosis

(Newswire.net — May 15, 2017) Orlando, FL — There are conditions that develop due to imbalances inside the body or environmental factors. There are also those that are passed from parents to children, such as neurofibromatosis.

Turmeric may be one of nature’s gifts for neurofibromatosis. This genetic disorder results in the development of tumors in the nervous system. Tumors develop in the cells that provide support to the nerve cells. There are three classifications of this condition.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 is common and shows visible symptoms during childhood. Some of the symptoms are light brown spots on the skin as well as abnormally larger head circumference. It compresses the nerve tissue, which actually causes serious damage.

In cases of neurofibromatosis type 2, the nerves associated with hearing are affected. It can cause hearing loss. The third classification is Schwannomatosis, which takes place when tumors develop in the nerves that originate from the skull. It compresses the nerve and adjacent tissue.

Some of the symptoms of neurofibromatosis are nodules on the iris of the eyes, light brown spots on the skin, abnormal development of the spine, a tumor on optic nerve, Schwannoma, poor balance, vision problems, gradual hearing loss, pain, thinking and learning problems, as well as numbness and weakness in the arms and legs.

According to statistics, 1 in 3,000 people are affected by neurofibromatosis type 1. This autosomal dominant disorder means that there is a 50% chance a child could inherit the condition from parents.

Some of the treatment options are surgery for removal of tumors, radiation therapy, cancer therapy, antidepressants, and anti-epileptic medications. There are also natural alternatives, such as turmeric.

Many people have been using turmeric in hopes to combat a wide range of medical conditions. This ancient spice contains a bioactive ingredient called curcumin, which is thought to offer a range of health benefits.

Curcumin is believed to slow neurofibromatosis progression. This condition actually results from the inactivation of the tumor suppressor gene that leads to tumor growth.

The gene linked to neurofibromatosis may result in the formation of merlin, which is a protein that can prevent tumor growth when activated. This phytochemical is thought to inhibit schwannoma cell growth or tumors in the nerve sheath.

This phytochemical may also have the potential to activate an enzyme that further promotes merlin activation in order to stop tumor growth.

One of the best ways to consume curcumin is to simply use supplements. Supplements are believed to be more potentially therapeutic because they contain high levels of curcumin’s unique properties.

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