NOW Turmeric Curcumin Phytosome is a highly absorbable version of turmeric's active compound, curcumin, primarily used to support joint mobility and a healthy immune response. It uses a patented "phytosome" technology called Meriva, which binds curcumin to phospholipids to ensure it is absorbed up to 29 times better than standard turmeric extracts. [1, 2, 3]
Primary Uses & Benefits
- Joint & Muscle Health: It is widely used to promote joint flexibility and comfort. It also helps manage minor muscle soreness and stiffness, particularly after exercise or physical exertion.
- Inflammation Management: It supports the body’s natural inflammatory response across various systems, including the joints, GI tract, liver, and brain.
- Antioxidant Support: It acts as a powerful free radical scavenger, protecting cells from oxidative stress and metabolic damage.
- Ocular Health: Clinical studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in supporting eye health and managing immune response markers in the eyes.
- Metabolic & Liver Support: It can encourage healthy liver enzyme activity and support normal cholesterol processing. [1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Usage & Safety
- Recommended Dose: The standard serving for NOW Turmeric Curcumin Phytosome is 1 capsule daily, taken 1 to 4 times depending on your needs, ideally with food.
- Cautions: Curcumin may interact with blood-thinning medications and should be avoided by individuals with gallbladder or bile duct problems without medical advice. [, 2, 3]
Curcumin is the major bioactive component found in the roots of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a plant belonging to the ginger family. Turmeric has been used as a coloring and flavoring agent in South Asian cuisines for centuries, and it has also been recommended by traditional Ayurvedic herbalists for thousands of years. Curcumin has been extensively researched by modern scientists for its various biological activities.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
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Curcumin Phytosome |
500 mg |
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