Potential benefits of nutmeg include the prevention and treatment of colon cancer through a number of actions that include regulation of inflammation and microbiota-associated with a potential oncogenic role.
Antioxidant Properties
Nutmeg has been rich in antioxidants, proved to fight against oxidative stress and potentially against cancer.
Anti-inflammatory Effects
Much the same, the monoterpenes present in Nutmeg it’s actually anti-inflammatory and so lowers the occurrence of cancer.
Modulation of Gut Microbiota
Nutmeg might also change the type of organisms in the gut, which together with a decrease in levels of toxic substances associated with colon cancer
Impact on Lipid Metabolism
It is important for colon cancer and has a positive influence on lipid metabolism, as well.
Traditional and Folk Medicine Use
Traditional uses of nutmeg include its application in treatment of digestion and tumor diseases with probable antimicrobial potential.
Nutmeg demonstrates potential as a therapeutic agent against colon cancer by modulating inflammation and gut microbiota, thereby reducing tumorigenesis.