Turmeric Curcuma Longa

Dried and powdered rhizome of Curcuma longa. The active compound curcumin is one of the most extensively studied natural anti-inflammatory compounds, with over 4,000 published studies. Curcumin has poor bioavailability on its own — piperine from black pepper increases absorption dramatically, and fat improves solubility.

Benefits of Turmeric:

Anti-inflammatory — curcumin inhibits NF-kB and multiple inflammatory pathways; documented efficacy comparable to ibuprofen in osteoarthritis studies

Antioxidant — one of the highest ORAC values among culinary spices

Joint health — clinically documented to reduce pain and improve function in osteoarthritis

Liver support — stimulates bile production and documented hepatoprotective effects

Cardiovascular — improves endothelial function and reduces LDL oxidation

Cognitive support — crosses the blood-brain barrier; documented neuroprotective effects