Turmeric root powder

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).

49ProductsNumber 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.).

4 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Food matrix and co-presence of turmeric compounds influence bioavailability of curcumin in healthy humans.Food Funct (2019) · PMID 31347643 Evaluation of the Impact of Different Doses of Curcuma longa L. on Antioxidant Capacity: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Pilot Trial.Biomed Res Int (2021) · PMID 34950731 Antioxidant efficacy of curcuminoids from turmeric ( Curcuma longa L.) powder in broiler chickens fed diets containing aflatoxin B1.Br J Nutr (2009) · PMID 19682401

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.

Health Claims & Evidence

Known Side Effects

Drug Interactions

Products Containing Turmeric root powder (49)