When to take it
With a meal containing fat.
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LongevityModerate evidence
Turmeric
Also known as: curcumin, Curcuma longa
Turmeric is the root of Curcuma longa, and its main active compound is curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin on its own is very poorly absorbed, so the form matters.
What it is used for
- Joint pain in osteoarthritis – moderate evidence
- Lower inflammatory markers – limited to moderate evidence
- Digestive complaints – weak evidence
Forms and how they differ
curcumin with piperine
black pepper piperine increases absorption
phospholipid, micellar or colloidal forms
better absorption without piperine
root powder
spice, low curcumin content
softgel with oil
fat supports absorption
Pairs well with
Black pepper, omega-3, vitamin E.
Do not combine / separate
High doses combined with blood thinners.
Watch out for
If you have gallstones or liver disease, are pregnant, or take blood thinners, diabetes medicines or medicines metabolised by the liver, consult your doctor. Rare cases of liver injury have been reported with highly absorbable forms.
Safety
EFSA set an acceptable daily intake for curcumin of 3 mg per kg of body weight; do not exceed the label dose.
Practical tip
In cooking, always pair turmeric with fat and a pinch of black pepper.
Products containing Turmeric 19
Turmeric organic root powderorganic root powder
Boswellia + Turmericextract
Turmeric + Bromelainextract
Turmeric + Piperineroot powder + black pepper
Turmeric curcumin extractcurcumin extract
Turmeric root extract 550 mgroot extract · 550 mg / capsule
Turmeric + Gingerfermented powder
Turmeric 720 mgfull spectrum · 720 mg / capsule
Turmericroot powder
Turmerictincture
Turmeric + Coenzyme Q10blend
Turmeric + Piperine95% curcuminoids
Turmeric curcumin + vitamin Ecurcumin + vitamin E
Turmeric 500 mg95% curcuminoids · 500 mg / capsule
Turmeric 500 mgphytosome · 500 mg / capsule
Turmeric 200 mgliposomal · 200 mg / serving
Turmeric 400 mgoptimized curcumin · 400 mg / capsule
Turmeric curcumincurcumin
Turmeric 500 mgenhanced bioavailability extract · 500 mg / capsule
How to read the evidence rating
Strong evidenceModerate evidenceWeak evidenceNo evidence
Strong = several good human studies or official recommendations; moderate = promising but smaller studies; weak = few studies or mixed results; no evidence = claims not confirmed.
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Agaricus blazeiWeak evidenceAlpha-lipoic acidModerate evidenceAstaxanthinWeak evidenceCoenzyme Q10Moderate evidenceDNA protection blendNo evidenceErgothioneineWeak evidence
Important notice
This information is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. We do not give medicine dosages. Supplements are no substitute for a varied diet; if pregnant, breastfeeding, ill or on medication, consult a doctor first.