Curcumin (Curcuma longa) is the bioactive curcuminoid derived from the root of the plant Turmeric and is responsible for the plant’s powerful health benefits.
NOTE: We strongly recommend purchasing this product with Piperine (Black Pepper Extract), as it increases the bioavailability.
Curcumin Supplement Benefits and Uses
Curcumin has long been consumed as an herbal remedy in Indian practices. Curcumin has poor bioavailability due to its rapid metabolism in the liver and is better absorbed when taken in conjunction with Piperine – a plant extract that increases the bioavailability of certain compounds.
Curcumin supplements are also known by a few different names, including:
- Turmeric
- Curcuma longa
- Curcuma
- Golden spice
- Natural yellow 3
- Yellow root
- Diferuloylmethane
- Turmeric yellow
- Yellow ginger
Curcumin with Piperine
It is strongly recommended to purchase Curcumin supplements with Piperine (Black pepper extract).
Scientific Consensus
Supplementing with this product is likely to be safe, even at larger serving sizes. Curcumin may cause mild side effects like bloating, headaches and nausea.
Warning: There is not enough data to say whether or not Curcumin is safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or if it can be used by children. Curcumin has the potential to interact with a large number of medications, and caution should be used.
