Joint Health
Curcumin
Also known as: Turmeric extract (joint), Curcumin (Systemic Inflammation), Turmeric extract (systemic), Curcumin (GI/IBD Support)
Curcumin is the primary active polyphenol from turmeric (Curcuma longa) with well-established anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties supported by numerous clinical studies. Standardized extracts like CuroWhite™ (25% curcuminoids) are designed to improve bioavailability over whole turmeric powder.
Primary uses
- Depression support
- Inflammation
- Brain health
- Joint inflammation
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Mobility
- Systemic inflammation
- Joint health
- Metabolic health
- IBD support
- Anti-inflammatory
How it works
- Inhibits inflammatory pathways
- COX and LOX inhibition
- Antioxidant
Dosage
- Typical range
- 500-1000mg enhanced form
- Timing
- With fat-containing meal
- With food
- Yes
- Duration
- 8+ weeks for full effect
- Special populations
- OA, inflammatory joint conditions
Forms
- Theracurmin
- Longvida
- BCM-95
- Phytosome (Meriva)
- Nano/liposomal
- Enhanced absorption (phytosome, Theracurmin)
- With piperine
- Standard curcumin
- Powder (standardized extract)· 70/100
- Capsules· 70/100
- Liquid extracts· 70/100
- Complexes with absorption enhancers (piperine, phospholipids)· 70/100
Safety
Common side effects
- GI upset
- Yellow stool
Contraindications
- Gallbladder disease
- Before surgery
Known interactions
Evidence notes
Strong evidence for OA
Grade A: Multiple well-designed human trials support the main claims.
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