Turmeric root and rhizome extract

Also known as: curcumin, curcuminoids, curcuma longa

Spice containing curcumin, a polyphenol with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Bioavailability is low without piperine (black pepper extract).

4ProductsNumber of supplements in our database that contain this ingredient.

2Health ClaimsNumber of researched health benefits associated with this ingredient, rated by evidence strength (strong/moderate/weak).

3Side EffectsNumber of documented side effects from clinical literature and adverse event reports.

Health Claims & Evidence

strongAnti-inflammatory

Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties in clinical studies, though bioavailability is low without enhanced formulations (piperine, liposomal, etc.).

13 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Curcumin, an active component of turmeric (Curcuma longa), and its effects on health.Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr (2017) · PMID 26528921 Curcumin and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Prevention and Treatment.Nutrients (2019) · PMID 31398884 Antitumor Activity of Curcumin in Glioblastoma.Int J Mol Sci (2020) · PMID 33322413

moderateSupports joint health

Curcumin may reduce joint pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis. Effects depend on bioavailability — enhanced forms (BCM-95, Meriva, piperine) show better results than standard curcumin.

0 studies on PubMed

Known Side Effects

GI discomfort at high doses
may increase bleeding risk
rare liver issues

Drug Interactions

blood thinners
diabetes medications
antacids

Always consult your healthcare provider before combining supplements with medications.

Products Containing Turmeric root and rhizome extract (4)

GNC Herbal Plus FormulaTurmeric Support

80 2

Health ResourcesAdvanced Joint Relief

77 3

True HealthDr. Cutler's JointFlex Complete

74 4

Nature's WayTurmeric 500 mg