Dietary spices protect against hydrogen peroxide-induced DNA damage and inhibit nicotine-induced cancer cell migration

► We analysed the effect of 9 spices on DNA damage and cancer cell migration. ► The spices had high phenolic content. ► Most of the spices protected DNA against H2O2-induced genotoxicity. ► Pepper, long pepper and ginger inhibited cancer cell migration. ► There was positive correlation between DNA protection and the spice phenols.