Turmeric is widely studied for its health-promoting properties. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as Ayurvedic medicine, for more than 2,000 years. Curcumin is turmerics most active component and provides numerous health benefits, including support for joint function and mobility, liver and gut health, cardiovascular function. Curcumin is also a potent antioxidant.*
Because curcumin supports a healthy inflammatory response it is beneficial for anyone experiencing the bodily discomforts of life.* Curcumin can provide relief for overused muscles and joints.* In addition, maintaining a healthy inflammatory response is essential to healthy joints, muscles, brain, eyes, and blood lipids.*
Thornes Curcumin Phytosome, as Meriva, is the most clinically-studied curcumin on the market and, as a phytosome complex it provides superior absorption over other curcumin extracts. A human study demonstrated 29-times greater absorption of Meriva than ordinary curcumin.
Suggested Usage: take 1-2 capsule two times daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. We recommend taking after a hard workout, or strenuous activity to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness. Due to the pureness of our ingredients, capsule colors may vary slightly.
Serving Size: Two Capsules | Servings Per Container: 60 |
Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value*** | |
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Curcumin Phytosome (Curcuma longa extract (root)/ Phospholipid complex from Sunflower) | 1g | * |
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Calcium Laurate, Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Citrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose.
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. As with all dietary supplements, consult your healthcare professional before use. See product label for more information. ALLERGY WARNING This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. PREGNANCY If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product. INTERACTIONS Curcumin has been shown to reduce the therapeutic efficacy of cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) in animal studies. In vitro research revealed that curcumin decreased camptothecin-induced death of cultured breast cancer cells. Curcumin might also interfere with the absorption and efficacy of the chemotherapy drug irinotecan, used to treat colon cancer. The concurrent use of curcumin with these agents should be avoided.